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MA S1161

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Jason Lewis

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Origin

Senate

194th General Court

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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