Amendment #1335 to H5500

Protecting the Public from Repeat Offenders

Representatives Jones of North Reading, Ferguson of Holden, Frost of Auburn, Muradian of Grafton, Vieira of Falmouth and Smola of Warren move to amend the bill by inserting the following sections:

SECTION XXXX. Section 58 of Chapter 276 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2024 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting after the words “court,” in line 14, the words “, or if such person is considered a habitual criminal or habitual offender pursuant to section 25 of chapter 279”.

SECTION XXXX. Section 25 of Chapter 279, as so appearing, is hereby amended by inserting the following subsection:-

(e) A person who is considered a habitual criminal under subsection (a) or a habitual offender under subsection (b) of this section shall not be eligible for release on personal recognizance or unsecured appearance bond pursuant to Section 58 of Chapter 276.

Additional co-sponsor(s) added to Amendment #1335 to H5500

Protecting the Public from Repeat Offenders