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Bill > S1493
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Introduced
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
In Committee
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
193rd General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation relative to rehabilitation, re-entry, and human rights for incarcerated persons. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
AI Summary
This bill aims to improve rehabilitation, re-entry, and human rights for incarcerated persons in Massachusetts. It requires the state Department of Correction and county facilities to provide a minimum of one hour of daily congregate programming, access to vocational and educational training, opportunities to earn good conduct deductions, and at least eight hours out of cell time per day. The bill also mandates access to in-person visitation, culturally appropriate commissary items, quality medical and mental health care, and other basic standards of living. The commissioner is required to publish an annual report on various metrics related to these provisions. The bill also expands educational programming for individuals without a high school degree or equivalency, including specialized classes for emerging adults aged 18-25.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (12)
Cynthia Creem (D)*,
Jo Comerford (D),
John Cronin (D),
Sal DiDomenico (D),
Lydia Edwards (D),
Adam Gómez (D),
Vanna Howard (D),
Pat Jehlen (D),
David LeBoeuf (D),
Becca Rausch (D),
Lindsay Sabadosa (D),
Tom Stanley (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see S2876 (on 07/19/2024)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S1493 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S1493.pdf |
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