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Introduced
02/06/2020
02/06/2020
In Committee
02/06/2020
02/06/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to parole
AI Summary
This bill amends the existing law to require that the Massachusetts Parole Board consist of nine members appointed by the governor, with the advice and consent of the council, for five-year terms. The bill also specifies that at least three members of the Parole Board must have at least five years of experience in fields such as psychiatry, psychology, social work, or the treatment of substance use disorder, and one of those three members must be a licensed mental health professional.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (23)
Harriette Chandler (D),
Sonia Chang-Díaz (D),
Nick Collins (D),
Mike Connolly (D),
Daniel Cullinane (D),
Marjorie Decker (D),
Mindy Domb (D),
Jamie Eldridge (D),
Nika Elugardo (D),
Carlos González (D),
Tami Gouveia (D),
Jim Hawkins (D),
Russell Holmes (D),
Pat Jehlen (D),
Mary Keefe (D),
Kay Khan (D),
Christina Minicucci (D),
Liz Miranda (D),
Denise Provost (D),
Becca Rausch (D),
Dave Rogers (D),
Jon Santiago (D),
Andy Vargas (D),
Other Sponsors (1)
Joint Committee on the Judiciary (J)
Last Action
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means (on 02/06/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H4607 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H4607.pdf |
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