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MA H1746

Establishing a commission to review substance use in correctional facilities


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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

Relative to establishing a rehabilitation oversight committee to review substance use in correctional facilities. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.

AI Summary

This bill establishes the Massachusetts Rehabilitation Oversight Committee (M-ROC) to gather information and monitor substance use, treatment, and recovery services in Massachusetts correctional institutions, jails, and houses of correction. The oversight committee will consist of eight members representing various stakeholders, including the Department of Correction, sheriffs, prisoners, and addiction and mental health organizations. The committee will have full access to facilities and can interview staff and prisoners. It will collect and report on data related to substance use trends, treatment effectiveness, gaps in services, disciplinary procedures, overdoses, and contraband. The committee will publish an annual report with recommendations for improving substance use-related policies and programming within the correctional system.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (11)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4450 (on 02/20/2020)

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