H 2047
An Act eliminating mandatory minimum sentences related to drug offenses
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Bill overview
This bill, H.2047, aimed to eliminate mandatory minimum sentencing requirements for drug offenses in Massachusetts. Currently, judges are required to impose specific minimum prison sentences for certain drug crimes, regardless of the individual’s circumstances. The bill sought to give judges more discretion in sentencing, allowing them to consider factors beyond the quantity of drugs involved. It was ultimately unsuccessful and failed to pass the legislature.
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Bud L. Williams
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Bud L. Williams
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Bill H.2047 194th (Current)
An Act eliminating mandatory minimum sentences related to drug offenses
By Representative Williams of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2047) of Bud L. Williams relative to eliminating mandatory minimum sentences related to drug offenses. The Judiciary.
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Presenter: Bud L. Williams
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Bill History
Displaying 5 actions for Bill H.2047
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on The Judiciary |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 9/16/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 09/23/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2 |
| House | Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order | |
| 3/26/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H5281 (under House Rule 27) |
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