Massachusetts Bills

passed · Massachusetts · Senate Oct 2, 2017

S 817: An Act relative to testimony in criminal proceedings

By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 817) of Cynthia S. Creem, Jason M. Lewis, Marjorie C. Decker, Michael J. Barrett and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to testimony in criminal proceedings . The Judiciary.

passed · Massachusetts · House Oct 2, 2017

H 3071: An Act to reduce recidivism, curb unnecessary spending, and ensure appropriate use of segregation

By Mr. Holmes of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3071) of Russell E. Holmes and others relative to segregation of prisoners and inmates. The Judiciary.

passed · Massachusetts · House Oct 2, 2017

H 860: An Act relative to CORI

By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 860) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others for legislation to waive the fee for legal custodians to obtain the criminal record information of certain childcare providers. The Judiciary.

passed · Massachusetts · House Oct 2, 2017

H 3579: An Act to support dual-status youth in the Commonwealth

By Ms. Dykema of Holliston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3579) of Carolyn C. Dykema and others relative to juvenile or youthful offenders. The Judiciary.

passed · Massachusetts · House Oct 2, 2017

H 820: An Act eliminating mandatory minimum sentences related to drug offenses

By Mr. Gonzalez of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 820) of Carlos Gonzalez and others relative to eliminating mandatory minimum sentences related to drug offenses. The Judiciary.

passed · Massachusetts · Senate Oct 2, 2017

S 847: An Act promoting restorative justice practices

By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 847) of James B. Eldridge, Sean Garballey, Jason M. Lewis, Ruth B. Balser and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote restorative justice practices for juveniles and adults. The Judiciary.

Jamie Eldridge (D) · 18 co-sponsors

passed · Massachusetts · Senate Oct 2, 2017

S 770: An Act providing community-based sentencing alternatives for primary caretakers of dependent children who have been convicted of non-violent crimes

By Mr. Brownsberger, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 770) of William N. Brownsberger, James B. Eldridge, Solomon Goldstein-Rose, Sonia Chang-Diaz and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide community-based sentencing alternatives for primary caretakers of dependent children who have been convicted of non-violent crimes. The Judiciary.

passed · Massachusetts · Senate Oct 2, 2017

S 761: An Act relative to judicial relief for substance abuse through diversion

By Mr. Boncore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 761) of Joseph A. Boncore, Jason M. Lewis and RoseLee Vincent for legislation relative to judicial relief for substance abuse through diversion. The Judiciary.

passed · Massachusetts · Senate Oct 2, 2017

S 878: An Act expanding protection under the Good Samaritan law for drug-related overdoses

By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 878) of John F. Keenan, William N. Brownsberger, James M. Cantwell, Richard J. Ross and other members of the General Court for legislation to expand protection under the Good Samaritan law for drug-related overdoses. The Judiciary.

John Keenan (D) · 22 co-sponsors

passed · Massachusetts · House Oct 2, 2017

H 885: An Act relative to malicious destruction of property

By Mr. Linsky of Natick, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 885) of David Paul Linsky and others relative to the penalty imposed for malicious destruction of property. The Judiciary.

passed · Massachusetts · House Oct 2, 2017

H 886: An Act relative to larceny

By Mr. Linsky of Natick, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 886) of David Paul Linsky and others relative to larceny. The Judiciary.

passed · Massachusetts · Senate Oct 2, 2017

S 150: An Act to deter underage drinking

By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 150) of Richard J. Ross and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to increase penalties for certain minors involved in the attempt to purchase or consume alcoholic beverages. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.

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