Restores judicial discretion in controlled substance cases in Massachusetts.
The bill amends Massachusetts General Law Chapter 94C to restore judicial discretion in controlled substance cases. It modifies penalties for trafficking in heroin, morphine, opium, and marijuana, allowing judges to impose fines and imprisonment terms within specified ranges. The bill also removes certain mandatory minimum sentences and penalties, aiming to permit fair sentencing for non-violent drug offenders and reduce incarceration rates.
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