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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
Relative to pretrial services during the COVID-19 declaration of emergency. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill aims to address decarceration and COVID-19 measures in Massachusetts. It requires the Parole Board to review the cases of certain incarcerated individuals within six months of their parole eligibility date or who have been denied parole, and facilitate their immediate release on parole unless they pose an immediate physical threat to the community. It also directs the Department of Correction and county sheriffs to implement appropriate health and safety policies in correctional facilities, and provides incarcerated individuals with essential supplies and increased access to communication and recreation during the COVID-19 pandemic and for 180 days after the pandemic is declared over by the CDC.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (6)
Lindsay Sabadosa (D)*,
Tami Gouveia (D),
Natalie Higgins (D),
Mary Keefe (D),
Jack Lewis (D),
Erika Uyterhoeven (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/H1868 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H1868.pdf |
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