MA H2047

Removes mandatory minimum prison sentences for drug offenses under Chapter 94C of Massachusetts General Laws, including manufacturing, distribution, possession with intent, and trafficking offenses

Repeals several subsections that imposed enhanced mandatory minimums for subsequent offenses and large-quantity trafficking (Sections 32(c), 32A(e), 32B(c), 32E(d), and 32H)

Retains maximum sentence limits and establishes maximum fine caps ranging from $10,000 to $500,000 depending on offense severity, while eliminating minimum fine requirements

Revises school zone drug offense penalties (Section 32J) to remove mandatory minimums while maintaining enhanced penalties of up to 15 years in state prison for violations within 300 feet of schools or 100 feet of parks between 5:00 a.m. and midnight

Makes persons currently serving drug sentences or with pending charges eligible for good conduct deductions, education/work release programs, and parole after serving half of any applicable minimum sentence