An Act relative to fentanyl arrests
This bill modifies bail procedures for adults arrested in Massachusetts for manufacturing, selling, or distributing fentanyl. It requires that these individuals wait at least six hours after arrest before being granted bail, unless a judge releases them in open court. Additionally, the law prohibits clerks and other court officials from releasing these suspects outside of court settings. Before approving bail, officials must have immediate access to the suspect's criminal history, probation records, and relevant police reports to assess risks.
Bill status
passed
3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Feb 2023
House Passage
Feb 2023
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2023
Last action Feb 8, 2024
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the House. 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
House · Passed
House concurred
Feb 16, 2023
Senate · Referred to committee
Referred to the committee on The Judiciary
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
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