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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 county and state correctional facilities to provide substance abuse services to certain inmates. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill aims to improve public safety by requiring county and state correctional facilities to provide substance abuse services to inmates with a history of substance abuse. The bill amends the General Laws to mandate that sheriffs and the Commissioner of Corrections ensure that each person admitted to a correctional facility is evaluated for substance abuse history and provided with addiction services upon request. The facilities can make these services available through direct engagement of qualified providers, collaboration with other agencies, and utilization of volunteers from community recovery programs.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (10)
Ruth Balser (D)*,
Jo Comerford (D),
Mindy Domb (D),
Carlos González (D),
Natalie Higgins (D),
Jack Lewis (D),
Jason Lewis (D),
Jim O'Day (D),
Lindsay Sabadosa (D),
Tom Stanley (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/H1460 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H1460.pdf |
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