Budget Amendment ID: FY2017-S4-1114

EPS 1114

Bail Consideration

Messrs. Humason, O'Connor, Tarr and Ross moved that the proposed new text be amended Mr. Humason moves to amend the bill by inserting after section 49 the following section:-

“SECTION 49A.  The sixth paragraph of section 57 of chapter 276 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2014 Official Edition, is hereby amended by adding the following sentence:-“If the offence with which a prisoner is charged is a violation of sections 32 to 32K, inclusive, of chapter 94C, the court shall consider the estimated value of the controlled substances seized at the time of the person’s arrest.”.