H 1822 Massachusetts House · 193rd Legislature (2023-2024)

An Act relative to fentanyl arrests (Tatiana's Law)

This bill, known as Tatiana's Law, restricts bail for adults arrested for manufacturing, selling, or distributing fentanyl in Massachusetts. It requires that such individuals be held for at least six hours after arrest before they can be released on bail, unless a judge makes an exception in open court. Additionally, the law prevents court clerks or bail commissioners from releasing these defendants outside of a courtroom setting. Before granting bail or setting conditions, officials must have immediate access to the individual's criminal history and relevant police reports to assess safety risks.
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

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

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Steve Xiarhos
RRepublican
MA
5th Barnstable