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MA H4607

MA H4607
Relative to parole


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Introduced
02/06/2020
In Committee
02/06/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
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)

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)

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