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MA H2023

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Erika Uyterhoeven

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Eliminates mandatory minimum sentences for drug trafficking offenses under Chapter 94C by removing existing tiered penalty structures based on drug quantities
  • Sets maximum penalties at 15 years state prison or 2.5 years jail/house of correction for repeat controlled substance offenses, with fines ranging from $2,500 to $25,000
  • Establishes marijuana trafficking threshold at 50 pounds or more, with maximum 15 years imprisonment and fines between $500 and $200,000
  • Sets trafficking threshold for Class B substances, heroin, morphine, and opium at 18 grams or more, with maximum 15 years imprisonment and fines between $2,500 and $500,000
  • Declared an emergency law with retroactive application, citing goals of reducing incarceration rates and eliminating disproportionate impacts on minority communities

Legislative Description

Restoring judicial discretion in controlled substance cases

Last Action

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

9/16/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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