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MA H1961
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
David Rogers
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AI Summary
- Grants judges discretion to set parole eligibility for first-degree murder convictions, rather than mandatory life without parole
- Establishes a minimum of 35 years before parole eligibility for adult offenders (age 18+) convicted of first-degree murder when parole is allowed
- Preserves judicial option to impose life without parole in cases where the court determines it appropriate
- Amends parole provisions to allow courts to set parole eligibility at 35 years or greater for offenders who would otherwise receive mandatory life without parole
- Applies only to persons sentenced after the effective date of the act (not retroactive)
Legislative Description
Relative to life without parole
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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