Legislative Initiatives

An Act Relative to Criminal Sentencing

Filed: January 26, 2011
To realign the priorities in our criminal justice system, to make the best use of corrections dollars, and ensure that prison cells are available for and used to house repeat, violent offenders.
Criminal Sentencing Reform Bill Summary
An Act Reforming Re-entry and Community Supervision of Criminal Defendants and Offenders to Strengthen Public Safety

Filed: February 3, 2011
This legislation addresses our fragmented criminal justice system and provide citizens with a more accountable and effective re-entry and community supervision strategy.
Re-entry and Community Supervision Reform Summary
Re-entry and Community Supervision Reform Bill Section by Section Summary file size 1MB
An Act to Enhance Public Safety

Filed: January 14, 2011
This bill directly addresses how the Parole Board assesses potential parolees by mandating the use of an evidence-based risk and needs assessment in every release decision, amends the habitual offender laws to guarantee that the most violent, repeat offenders receive sure and severe punishment, and mandates that criminals who commit crimes while out on bail or other forms of supervision while awaiting trial will receive consecutive, not concurrent, sentences for those crimes.
Madeline Amy Sweeney Award for Civilian Bravery

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