MA S1582

Bill

MA S1582

Relative to media access and transparency in correctional facilities

Introduced
02/16/2023

In Committee
02/16/2023

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2024

Introduced Session

193rd General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation relative to media access and transparency in correctional facilities. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

AI Summary

This bill aims to increase media access and transparency in correctional facilities in Massachusetts. It defines "news media representatives" and grants them the right to confidentially visit and communicate with incarcerated individuals, including through unmonitored telephone calls and video conferencing. The bill also prohibits retaliation against incarcerated individuals for communicating with news media, and requires the Commissioner of Correction and sheriffs to update regulations and policies accordingly.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (2)

Becca Rausch (D)*, Pat Jehlen (D),

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see S2876 (on 07/19/2024)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S1582

(3 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S1582
BillText	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S1582.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H2394	To improve transparency and accountability in correctional facilities	Accompanied a study order, see H4902	Similar To
S1477	To improve transparency and accountability in correctional facilities	Accompanied a study order, see S2773	Similar To
S2876	Order relative to authorizing the joint committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security to make an investigation and study of a certain current Senate document relative to corrections.	No further action taken	Replaced by

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