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MA H1880

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Joseph McKenna

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Creates new Section 32O in Chapter 94C establishing enhanced penalties for individuals convicted of both opioid/heroin trafficking and firearm trafficking or theft offenses
  • Allows punishment of up to life imprisonment in state prison, plus fines up to $500,000 for combined drug and firearm trafficking convictions
  • Prohibits prosecutions under this section from being placed on file or continued without a finding
  • Bars convicted individuals from eligibility for furlough, work release, temporary release, or good conduct sentence reductions
  • Filed by Representative Joseph D. McKenna (18th Worcester) on January 7, 2025; referred to the Judiciary Committee

Legislative Description

Relative to illegal drug and firearm trafficking

Last Action

Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order

10/20/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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