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MA S131
Resolve establishing a special commission on the treatment of intellectually and developmentally disabled offenders in the criminal justice system
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Introduced
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
In Committee
07/11/2022
07/11/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
192nd General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to establish a special commission on the treatment of intellectually and developmentally disabled offenders in the criminal justice system. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a special commission to study and report on alternatives to the arrest and incarceration of individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities in the criminal justice system. The commission will consist of 21 members, including government officials, legislators, law enforcement representatives, and advocates for disability rights. The commission will examine existing options for diverting individuals with disabilities from incarceration, recommend improvements to placement processes, and identify techniques and resources to prevent the exacerbation of issues faced by these individuals. The commission will submit its findings and recommendations, along with proposed legislation, to the state legislature by July 31, 2022.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Resolve reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means (on 07/11/2022)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S131 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S131.pdf |
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