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MA H2535

MA H2535
Relative to a fresh start


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Introduced
03/29/2021
In Committee
06/28/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to establish within the Executive Office of Public Safety a fresh start program for the purpose of removing certain existential negative collateral consequences. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

AI Summary

This bill establishes a Fresh Start Program within the Executive Office of Public Safety in Massachusetts. The program aims to remove negative collateral consequences, such as difficulty in gaining employment and mental health challenges, associated with individuals' past criminal offenses or other events reported online. The bill allows individuals to request that online stories about them be updated, removed, or anonymized, and the program will provide recommendations to media outlets regarding these requests. The bill also creates a Fresh Start Coordinating Council to oversee the program, establish guidelines for reviewing applications, and develop best practices for reporting and un-reporting offenses committed by young adults under the age of 25.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Justice

Sponsors (10)

Last Action

No further action taken (on 01/03/2023)

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