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MA H2484
MA H2484To promote rehabilitation including guaranteed health, treatment, and safety for incarcerated LGBTQI+ people
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Introduced
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
In Committee
06/06/2022
06/06/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
192nd General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to promote rehabilitation including guaranteed health, treatment and safety for incarcerated LGBTQI+ persons. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
AI Summary
This bill aims to promote rehabilitation and ensure health, treatment, and safety for incarcerated LGBTQI+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, or not conforming to a specific gender identity or sexual orientation) people. Key provisions include: designating an LGBTQI+ coordinator in each correctional facility to oversee compliance with housing standards and coordinate programs; allowing incarcerated people to voluntarily disclose their sexual orientation and gender identity; prohibiting the housing of individuals with homophobic or transphobic sentiments with LGBTQI+ people; requiring the public reporting of data on PREA (Prison Rape Elimination Act) investigations and grievances related to sexual violence or LGBTQI+ wellbeing; providing opportunities for LGBTQI+ incarcerated people to congregate, form support groups, and celebrate pride; and ensuring access to HIV prevention and treatment medication.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services, Justice
Sponsors (33)
Jack Lewis (D)*,
Ruth Balser (D),
Christine Barber (D),
Michelle Ciccolo (D),
Mike Connolly (D),
Marcos Devers (D),
Carol Doherty (D),
Mindy Domb (D),
Pat Duffy (D),
Jamie Eldridge (D),
Nika Elugardo (D),
Sean Garballey (D),
Tami Gouveia (D),
Natalie Higgins (D),
Mary Keefe (D),
David LeBoeuf (D),
Jason Lewis (D),
David Linsky (D),
Adrian Madaro (D),
Elizabeth Malia (D),
Liz Miranda (D),
Tram Nguyen (D),
Patrick O'Connor (R),
Steve Owens (D),
Maria Robinson (D),
Lindsay Sabadosa (D),
Jon Santiago (D),
Dan Sena (D),
Tom Stanley (D),
Steve Ultrino (D),
Erika Uyterhoeven (D),
Andy Vargas (D),
Tommy Vitolo (D),
Last Action
No further action taken (on 01/03/2023)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H2484 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H2484.pdf |
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