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Introduced
04/27/2020
04/27/2020
In Committee
04/27/2020
04/27/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to strengthen inmate visitation, reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2662).
AI Summary
This bill aims to strengthen inmate visitation by establishing specific provisions to prevent the unreasonable limitation of in-person visits. Key provisions include: (1) requiring a minimum of 3 in-person visitation opportunities per 7-day period, with limitations on restricting visitors and requiring pre-approval; (2) prohibiting certain practices like excluding visitors based on their incarceration status or volunteer role, restricting physical contact, and denying visitation for inmates in restrictive housing; and (3) mandating training for correctional staff on the importance of visitation for reducing recidivism and successful reentry. The bill seeks to ensure that inmate visitation is maximized and as free and unencumbered as possible, while maintaining facility security and operations.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (26)
Mike Barrett (D),
Joseph Boncore (D),
Michael Brady (D),
Sonia Chang-Díaz (D),
Jo Comerford (D),
Mike Connolly (D),
Cynthia Creem (D),
Julian Cyr (D),
Sal DiDomenico (D),
Jamie Eldridge (D),
Nika Elugardo (D),
Sean Garballey (D),
Carlos González (D),
Chris Hendricks (D),
Adam Hinds (D),
Dan Hunt (D),
Pat Jehlen (D),
Mary Keefe (D),
David LeBoeuf (D),
Jack Lewis (D),
Jason Lewis (D),
Joan Lovely (D),
Becca Rausch (D),
Maria Robinson (D),
Lindsay Sabadosa (D),
Tom Stanley (D),
Other Sponsors (1)
Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities (J)
Last Action
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means (on 04/27/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S2662 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S2662.pdf |
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