S1233
An Act relative to setting proportionate penalties for the distribution of heroin, fentanyl, and carfentanil
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Bill overview
This bill proposes to establish a system of proportionate penalties for the distribution of heroin, fentanyl, and carfentanil. It aims to address the opioid crisis by ensuring that penalties are scaled based on the specific drug involved and the circumstances of the offense. The legislation seeks to provide a more nuanced approach to sentencing for drug-related crimes, recognizing the varying dangers and impacts of these substances. It builds upon previous attempts to address similar issues in Massachusetts.
Key provisions
- Establishes proportionate penalties for distributing heroin, fentanyl, and carfentanil.
- The severity of the penalty will be determined by the specific drug.
- The bill intends to align penalties with the relative harm caused by each substance.
- It seeks to provide a more targeted response to the opioid crisis.
- The bill is similar to previous legislation aimed at addressing drug distribution penalties.
Who is affected
- Individuals distributing heroin, fentanyl, and carfentanil
- Drug traffickers
- The justice system
- Individuals impacted by the opioid crisis
Notable changes
- This bill introduces a tiered system of penalties based on the type of drug distributed.
- It builds upon prior legislative efforts to address drug penalties in Massachusetts.
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Primary sponsor
Patrick M. O'Connor
Cosponsor
Patrick M. O'Connor
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Bill S.1233 194th (Current)
An Act relative to setting proportionate penalties for the distribution of heroin, fentanyl, and carfentanil
By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1233) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation to set proportionate penalties for the distribution of heroin, fentanyl, and carfentanil. The Judiciary.
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Bill Information
Presenter: Patrick M. O'Connor
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Displaying 5 actions for Bill S.1233
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Referred to the committee on The Judiciary |
| 2/27/2025 | House | House concurred |
| 4/29/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 05/06/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2 |
| 10/20/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 05/06/2025 from 01:00 PM-04:00 PM in A-2 |
| 12/18/2025 | Senate | Accompanied a study order (under JR10), see S2886 |
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