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MA S1161
Bill
AI Summary
- Allows immediate expungement of criminal records for unlawful possession charges where the controlled substance was marijuana (Class D)
- Amends Chapter 55 of the Acts of 2020 to require informing people eligible for record expungement due to marijuana decriminalization and legalization
- Repeals Section 59 of Chapter 55 of the Acts of 2020, removing existing restrictions on marijuana-related expungement
- Applies to records on file with the Commissioner of Probation, including court appearances and dispositions
- Sponsored by Senator Jason M. Lewis (Fifth Middlesex), filed January 17, 2025
Legislative Description
Relative to the expungement of convictions for marijuana possession
Last Action
Accompanied a study order (under JR10), see S2886
12/18/2025
Committee Referrals
Judiciary2/27/2025
Full Bill Text
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