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Introduced
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
In Committee
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
192nd General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to require that persons sentenced to incarceration be physically housed in facilities located within the boundaries of the Commonwealth. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill requires that all persons sentenced to incarceration in the Massachusetts Correctional system be physically housed in facilities located within the boundaries of the Commonwealth, except in cases where an inmate has requested a transfer to another state's jurisdiction or the Department of Corrections has deemed a transfer necessary for the inmate's personal safety. The bill argues that housing inmates in distant, out-of-state locations denies families and the public the ability to visit, which is an important part of the rehabilitation process, and constitutes cruel and unusual punishment. The bill aims to ensure that inmates are able to maintain connections with their families and communities during their incarceration.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (6)
Carlos González (D)*,
Marcos Devers (D),
Dave Robertson (D),
Dan Sena (D),
Tommy Vitolo (D),
Bud Williams (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4844 (on 06/09/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H1613 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H1613.pdf |
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