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Introduced
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
In Committee
06/28/2022
06/28/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
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)
Andy Vargas (D)*,
Natalie Blais (D),
Michelle Ciccolo (D),
Marcos Devers (D),
Vanna Howard (D),
David LeBoeuf (D),
Elizabeth Malia (D),
Christina Minicucci (D),
Dave Robertson (D),
Lindsay Sabadosa (D),
Last Action
No further action taken (on 01/03/2023)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H2535 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H2535.pdf |
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