Budget Amendment ID: FY2027-S4-890

JUD 890

Protecting the Public from Repeat Offenders

Mr. Tarr moved that the proposed new text be amended by inserting the following sections:-

"SECTION ___. 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 ___. 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."