An Act relative to dangerousness hearings

This bill modifies Massachusetts law to require that individuals charged for the second time with specific offenses automatically face a dangerousness hearing before trial. Under the new provision, the state must seek either pretrial detention or release with strict conditions for these repeat offenders. The change directly affects people facing their second charge for crimes listed in the relevant statute, ensuring they are evaluated for public safety risks prior to trial. By mandating this review process, the legislation aims to standardize how repeat offenders are handled during the pretrial phase.