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Introduced
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
In Committee
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to establish the Massachusetts correction oversight commission (including members of the General Court) to advise on policies, procedures, and administration of the correction system. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
AI Summary
This bill establishes the Massachusetts Corrections Oversight Commission, which includes members of the General Court, to advise on policies, procedures, and administration of the corrections system. The bill grants the House and Senate Committees on Post-Audit and Oversight the authority to review regulations proposed or adopted by the Department of Correction (DOC). The Committees can hold public hearings, submit comments on the merits and appropriateness of the regulations, and issue reports with proposed changes. The DOC must respond in writing to the Committees' questions and provide them with copies of public records related to the regulations under review. If the DOC does not adopt the Committees' proposed changes, it must notify them in writing of the reasons why.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H5117 (on 11/10/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H2142 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H2142.pdf |
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