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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 relative to inmate telephone calls. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
AI Summary
This bill aims to provide inmates in correctional institutions in Massachusetts with the ability to make domestic telephone calls at no cost to the inmate or the receiving party, subject to appropriation. The key provision is the insertion of a new section in Chapter 127 of the General Laws that mandates free domestic telephone calls for all inmates in the commonwealth's correctional and penal institutions.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see S2911 (on 06/09/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S1609 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S1609.pdf |
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