H 1806 Massachusetts House · 193rd Legislature (2023-2024)

An Act ensuring the enforcement of mandatory minimums for firearm related crimes

This bill amends Massachusetts law to ensure judges enforce mandatory minimum sentences for firearm-related crimes. It removes judicial immunity from judges who fail to impose required minimum sentences or who grant bail to individuals accused of these offenses. Under the new provisions, judges could face civil lawsuits and be held financially responsible for damages caused by the offender after their release. The measure directly affects sentencing judges and bail officials by creating personal liability for their decisions regarding firearm cases.
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Feb 2023
Senate Passage
Feb 2023
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2023 Last action Jun 5, 2024
Floor votes

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This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
4
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Feb 16, 2023
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Feb 16, 2023
Committee
Referred to the committee on The Judiciary
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Photo of Marcus Vaughn
Marcus Vaughn
RRepublican
MA
9th Norfolk