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MA S1598
Establishing a commission to review substance use in correctional facilities
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Introduced
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
In Committee
03/21/2022
03/21/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
192nd General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to establishing a commission to review substance use in correctional facilities. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a Massachusetts Rehabilitation Oversight Committee (M-ROC) to gather information on substance use and treatment in state correctional facilities, including prisons, jails, and houses of correction. The committee will consist of members from various state agencies and organizations related to corrections, substance abuse treatment, and prisoner advocacy. The committee will have full access to correctional facilities and will collect data on substance use trends, treatment effectiveness, service gaps, disciplinary procedures, overdoses, and 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 treatment, programming, and policies related to substance use in the correctional system.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Justice
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means (on 03/21/2022)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S1598 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S1598.pdf |
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