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MA H2509
Establishing a commission to review substance use in correctional facilities
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Introduced
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
In Committee
03/17/2022
03/17/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
192nd General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to establishing a rehabilitation oversight committee to review substance use in correctional facilities. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
AI Summary
This bill establishes the Massachusetts Rehabilitation Oversight Committee (M-ROC) to gather information on substance use and treatment in Massachusetts correctional facilities. The committee will consist of eight members from various organizations and will have full access to prisons and jails to conduct interviews and gather data. The committee will track substance use trends, monitor treatment and recovery services, and assess the impact of substance use on health, rehabilitation, discipline, overdoses, and drug contraband. The Department of Correction and County Sheriffs Departments will provide quarterly data reports to the committee, which will then publish an annual report with recommendations on improving offender treatment and programming, ensuring continuity of care, and addressing disciplinary procedures and contraband policies related to substance use.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Justice
Sponsors (7)
Jim O'Day (D)*,
Sean Garballey (D),
Tami Gouveia (D),
Natalie Higgins (D),
Mary Keefe (D),
Jack Lewis (D),
Tommy Vitolo (D),
Last Action
No further action taken (on 01/03/2023)
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Document Type | Source Location |
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State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H2509 |
Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H2509.pdf |
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