Massachusetts 191st Legislature (2019-2020) Status: In Committee 20 D cosponsors

S 897 — An Act to eliminate mandatory minimum sentences related to drug offenses

Last action — Accompanied a study order, see S2496

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 191st Legislature (2019-2020). It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 897) of Cynthia Stone Creem, Jack Patrick Lewis, Jason M. Lewis, Ruth B. Balser and other members of the General Court for legislation to eliminate mandatory minimum sentences related to drug offenses. The Judiciary.

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Action History

  1. Accompanied a study order, see S2496

  2. Hearing rescheduled to 10/08/2019 from 11:00 AM-05:00 PM in A-1

  3. Hearing scheduled for 10/08/2019 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1

  4. House concurred

  5. Referred to the committee on The Judiciary

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 25 co-sponsors · 178 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (25)

Not signed on (178)

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Frequently asked questions

What does S 897 do?
By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 897) of Cynthia Stone Creem, Jack Patrick Lewis, Jason M. Lewis, Ruth B. Balser and other members of the General Court for legislation to eliminate mandatory minimum sentences related to drug offenses. The Judiciary.
Who sponsors S 897?
S 897 is sponsored by Cynthia Stone Creem (Democrat), Jack Patrick Lewis (Democrat), Jason M. Lewis (Democrat), Ruth B. Balser, Michael J. Barrett (Democrat), Joanne M. Comerford (Democrat), Sal N. DiDomenico (Democrat), Tommy Vitolo (Democrat), Mary S. Keefe (Democrat), Denise Provost, Cindy F. Friedman (Democrat), Liz Miranda (Democrat), Patricia D. Jehlen (Democrat), Lindsay N. Sabadosa (Democrat), Marjorie C. Decker (Democrat), Mindy Domb (Democrat), James B. Eldridge (Democrat), Joseph A. Boncore, Kay Khan, David M. Rogers (Democrat), Michelle L. Ciccolo (Democrat), Sean Garballey (Democrat), Elizabeth A. Malia, Carlos González (Democrat), and Tami L. Gouveia.
What is the current status of S 897?
This bill died with 191st Legislature (2019-2020). It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track S 897?
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