Establishes a commission to oversee drug induced homicide laws in Massachusetts.
This bill creates a permanent commission to review drug induced homicide convictions and ensure fairness in sentencing. The commission will investigate and collect data to prevent prejudice in charging and sentencing individuals involved in drug induced homicides. It also mandates that individuals seeking medical assistance for someone experiencing a Class A controlled substance overdose in good faith should not be charged or prosecuted. The commission will present reports and recommendations to the governor and other officials.
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