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All 48,479 Active 11,221 In committee 4,246 Passed 35,461 Signed 1,737 Failed 19

passed · Massachusetts · House Oct 2, 2017

H 907: An Act providing immunity for individuals under age 21 seeking medical assistance for alcohol-related overdose

By Mr. Miceli of Wilmington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 907) of James R. Miceli and others relative to providing immunity for individuals under age 21 seeking medical assistance for alcohol-related overdoses. The Judiciary.

passed · Massachusetts · House Oct 2, 2017

H 963: An Act creating a pilot program to discourage drinking by individuals under the legal drinking age and to provide a non-criminal disposition process for first offenders, including alcohol education

By Mr. Stanley of Waltham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 963) of Thomas M. Stanley and others for legislation to establish a pilot program to discourage drinking by individuals under the legal drinking age and to provide a non-criminal disposition process for first offenders, including alcohol education. The Judiciary.

passed · Massachusetts · House Oct 2, 2017

H 883: An Act relative to indigent defense counsel

By Mr. Linsky of Natick, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 883) of David Paul Linsky and others relative to indigent defense counsel. The Judiciary.

passed · Massachusetts · House Oct 2, 2017

H 741: An Act eliminating mandatory minimum sentences related to drug offenses

By Mr. Carvalho of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 741) of Evandro C. Carvalho and others relative to eliminating mandatory minimum sentences related to drug offenses. The Judiciary.

passed · Massachusetts · Senate Oct 2, 2017

S 842: An Act to decriminalize being in the presence of heroin

By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 842) of James B. Eldridge, Marjorie C. Decker, Kay Khan and Patricia D. Jehlen for legislation to decriminalize being in the presence of heroin. The Judiciary.

passed · Massachusetts · House Oct 2, 2017

H 943: An Act relative to fees for indigent defendants

By Mr. Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 943) of David M. Rogers and others relative to fees for indigent defendants and the verification of indigency. The Judiciary.

signed · Massachusetts · House Oct 2, 2017

H 208: An Act relative to simulcasting and racing

By Representatives Vincent of Revere and Madaro of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 208) of RoseLee Vincent relative to simulcasting and racing. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.

passed · Massachusetts · Senate Oct 2, 2017

S 916: An Act relative to the definition of attempt in criminal cases

By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 916) of Michael O. Moore for legislation relative to the definition of attempt in criminal cases. The Judiciary.

passed · Massachusetts · House Oct 2, 2017

H 3078: An Act to promote better public safety and better outcomes for young adults

By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3078) of Kay Khan and others relative to youthful offenders. The Judiciary.

passed · Massachusetts · House Oct 2, 2017

H 863: An Act relative to juvenile restitution

By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 863) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others relative to authorizing the courts of the Commonwealth to establish a system of juvenile restitution. The Judiciary.

passed · Massachusetts · House Oct 2, 2017

H 716: An Act allowing local housing authorities access to criminal and other records of tenants and prospective tenants

By Mr. Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 716) of Bruce J. Ayers and James M. Murphy for legislation to allow local housing authorities access to criminal records of tenants and prospective tenants. The Judiciary.

passed · Massachusetts · House Oct 2, 2017

H 940: An Act relative to the Commonwealth’s right to appeal bail decisions

By Mr. Puppolo of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 940) of Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., Brian M. Ashe and John C. Velis for legislation to authorize the Commonwealth to file appeals of bail decisions. The Judiciary.