Will, I’ve read the language of the bump stock amendment out of the House. First, I’d like to say I believe the commonwealth should ban bump stocks and any other device that accomplishes the same thing. However, there is language in there that’s far too vague and onerous. It says… “or whoever modifies any rifle, …
State senators rally for justice reforms
The State House News reports on the Rally for reform in support of the Senate Criminal Justice Reform package.
Is this the year Massachusetts will eliminate mandatory minimum sentences?
Masslive reports on the reforms to mandatory minimum sentencing in the Senate Criminal Justice Reform package.
Mandatory sentences targeted in plan to change drug laws
State House News reports via the Gloucester Times on the changes to mandatory minimums as part of the Senate Criminal Justice Reform Package
Herald calls Senate effort too soft
The Herald editorial board weighed in to the conversation about the Senate criminal justice reform bill.
Biz groups push back on Mass. criminal justice bill
The Boston Globe details concerns raised by the Associated Industries of Massachusetts related to the criminal justice reform package’s proposed records reforms.