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MA H1541

MA H1541
Relative to prison mitigation


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Introduced
03/29/2021
In Committee
03/29/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to establish a prison mitigation fund for cities and towns hosting Department of Correction facilities. The Judiciary.

AI Summary

This bill establishes the Prison Mitigation Fund, a separate fund on the books of the Commonwealth, to be used exclusively for cities and towns hosting Department of Correction facilities. The fund will be administered by the Department of Correction and will be credited with revenue from appropriations, investment income, and other sources. At least $2 million per fiscal year will be distributed to each host city and town, with the amount determined by the aggregate fund amount divided by the total average daily prisoner population, and then multiplied by the average daily prisoner population within each host municipality.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4844 (on 06/09/2022)

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