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Introduced
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
In Committee
06/04/2020
06/04/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to establishing a commission to review substance use in correctional facilities. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
AI Summary
This bill establishes the Massachusetts Rehabilitation Oversight Committee (M-ROC) to gather information and monitor substance use and treatment in Massachusetts correctional facilities, including state prisons, jails, and houses of correction. The committee will consist of members from various stakeholder groups and will have full access to facilities, staff, and prisoners. The committee will collect and report data on substance use trends, treatment effectiveness, gaps in services, disciplinary procedures, overdoses, and contraband. The Department of Correction and county sheriffs' departments will provide quarterly data reports to the committee. The committee will publish annual reports with recommendations for improving substance use-related health, rehabilitation, discipline, and contraband issues in correctional facilities.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Justice
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means (on 06/04/2020)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S1425 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S1425.pdf |
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