Crime Prevention and Rehabilitation of Ex-Offenders

HD 3932: An Act to Further Enhance Public Safety in the Commonwealth 
This bill will include elements to help municipal law enforcement fight escalating crime, including:

  • Creation of an electronic database for sales of weapons and ammunition

  • Creation of penalties for felon in possession of a firearm

  • A ban on armor-piercing bullets by anyone other than law enforcement

  • New definition of a "habitual offender"

  • Microstamping of bullets

Sponsors

Previous:New
Sponsor:Anthony Petruccelli
Co-Sponsor:"Private Citizen"Thomas M. Menino, Mayor
City of Boston
Jarrett T. Barrios
Elizabeth A. Malia11th Suffolk
Michael F. Rush10th Suffolk
Willie Mae Allen6th Suffolk
Anthony Petruccelli1st Suffolk
Kevin G. Honan17th Suffolk
Steven A. Tolman2nd Suffolk and Middlesex (Senate)
Gloria L. Fox7th Suffolk
Kay Khan11th Middlesex
HD 2948: An Act to Ease the Transition of Ex-Offenders
This bill continues the progress made last session on a number of items designed to help transition ex-offenders back into society upon their release, such as: financial incentives for employers who hire former inmates, additional funding for GED and other educational opportunities, provisions requiring clarity and transparency in CORI reports, and better coordination of discharge planning.

Sponsors

Previous:H. 2874 from the 05-06 session
Sponsor:Gloria Fox
Co-Sponsors:"Private Citizen"Thomas M. Menino, Mayor
City of Boston
Gloria Fox
Jarrett T. Barrios
Elizabeth A. Malia11th Suffolk
Michael F. Rush10th Suffolk
Willie Mae Allen6th Suffolk
Kevin G. Honan17th Suffolk
Steven A. Tolman2nd Suffolk and Middlesex (Senate)
Gloria L. Fox7th Suffolk
Kay Khan11th Middlesex
Michael Festa32nd Middlesex
Marie P. St. Fleur5th Suffolk

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