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MA H2056
Bill
Status
2/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Steven Xiarhos
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AI Summary
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Persons age 18 or older arrested for manufacturing, selling, or distributing fentanyl cannot be admitted to bail sooner than 6 hours after arrest, except by a judge in open court
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Clerks of courts, bail commissioners, and masters in chancery are prohibited from releasing fentanyl trafficking defendants out of court
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Bail authorities must have immediate access to criminal records, probation records, and police reports before setting bail or release conditions for fentanyl offenses
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Applies to violations under Chapter 94C sections 32, 32E (subsections c½ and c¾), and 32F(a) involving fentanyl manufacture, sale, or distribution
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Filed January 15, 2025 by Representatives Xiarhos (5th Barnstable) and Doherty (3rd Bristol); similar bill filed in previous session as House No. 1822
Legislative Description
Relative to fentanyl arrests (Tatiana's Law)
Last Action
Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order
10/20/2025