MA S1566

Bill

To promote rehabilitation including guaranteed health, treatment, and safety for incarcerated LGBTQI+ People

Introduced
03/29/2021

In Committee
03/17/2022

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to promote rehabilitation including guaranteed health, treatment, and safety for incarcerated LGBTQI+ People. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

AI Summary

This bill aims to promote rehabilitation, including guaranteed health, treatment, and safety, for incarcerated LGBTQI+ people. It requires the designation of an LGBTQI+ coordinator at each correctional facility to ensure compliance with housing standards, coordinate educational and employment programs, and support LGBTQI+ groups and activities. The bill also defines key terms, such as "LGBTQI+," "General Population," and "Consensual," and establishes procedures for incarcerated individuals to voluntarily disclose their sexual orientation and gender identity. Additionally, the bill mandates the provision of LGBTQI+-themed literature and the celebration of Pride month in correctional facilities. It also addresses issues related to sexual violence, restrictive housing, and access to HIV prevention and treatment medications.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Justice

Sponsors (16)

Julian Cyr (D)*, Jo Comerford (D), Mike Connolly (D), Sal DiDomenico (D), Jamie Eldridge (D), Nika Elugardo (D), Cindy Friedman (D), Pat Jehlen (D), David LeBoeuf (D), Jack Lewis (D), Jason Lewis (D), Liz Miranda (D), Patrick O'Connor (R), Maria Robinson (D), Tom Stanley (D), Erika Uyterhoeven (D),

Last Action

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means (on 03/17/2022)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S1566

(9 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S1566
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S1566.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H1112	Relative to increasing consumer access to licensed rehabilitation counselors	Accompanied a study order, see H5222	Similar To
H2484	To promote rehabilitation including guaranteed health, treatment, and safety for incarcerated LGBTQI+ people	No further action taken	Similar To
H2835	To promote development through the historic rehabilitation tax credit program	Accompanied a study order, see H5043	Similar To
S1002	Relative to a person’s failure to appear in court due to enrollment in rehabilitation or detoxification facility	Accompanied a study order, see S2665	Similar To
S1219	Raising employment and combating opioids through vocational education and rehabilitation (RECOVER)	Accompanied a study order, see H5225	Similar To
S1905	Extending the historic rehabilitation tax credit program	Accompanied a study order, see H5279	Similar To
S629	Improving lives by ensuring access to brain injury treatment	Committee recommended ought to pass and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means	Similar To
S669	Relative to rehabilitation periods for those in addiction recovery	Accompanied a study order, see S2693	Similar To
S932	Providing for certificates of rehabilitation, second chances, increased success, and community prosperity	Accompanied a study order, see S2976	Similar To

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