Bill > S1533

This bill establishes the Massachusetts Rehabilitation Oversight Committee (M-ROC) to gather information on substance use and treatment in Massachusetts correctional facilities, including state prisons, jails, and houses of correction. The committee will track substance use trends, monitor treatment and recovery services, and assess the impact of substance use on health, rehabilitation, discipline, overdoses, and drug contraband. The committee will include representatives from corrections, law enforcement, prisoners, and various state agencies and organizations. The bill requires the Department of Correction and county sheriffs to provide the committee with quarterly data on various metrics related to substance use and treatment. The committee will publish an annual report with recommendations on improving offender treatment and programming, ensuring continuity of care, and addressing disciplinary and contraband issues related to substance use disorders.