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MA H1393

MA H1393
Relative to prison mitigation


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Introduced
01/22/2019
In Committee
01/22/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

191st General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to establish a prison mitigation fund for cities and towns hosting Department of Correction facilities. The Judiciary.

AI Summary

This bill establishes a Prison Mitigation Fund to provide financial assistance to cities and towns that host Department of Correction facilities. The fund will be administered by the Department of Correction and will be funded through appropriations and other designated sources. The monies in the fund will be distributed to the host cities and towns based on the average daily prisoner population at the facilities located within their respective jurisdictions. This measure aims to mitigate the impact of hosting correctional facilities on local communities.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (5)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H5081 (on 11/12/2020)

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