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Bill > H2314
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Introduced
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
In Committee
05/16/2024
05/16/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
193rd General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to unreasonable limits on in-person visitation of inmates. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
AI Summary
This bill aims to strengthen family and community connections with incarcerated individuals by placing certain restrictions on correctional institutions regarding in-person visitation. It prohibits the elimination or unreasonable limitation of in-person visitation, outlines specific requirements for visitation schedules and procedures, and mandates training for corrections staff on the importance of visitation. The bill also allows for the use of video or electronic communication as a supplement to, but not a replacement for, in-person visitation. Overall, the bill seeks to ensure incarcerated individuals have meaningful access to visitors and maintain strong family and community ties.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Justice
Sponsors (20)
Marjorie Decker (D)*,
James Arena-Derosa (D),
Michelle Ciccolo (D),
Mike Connolly (D),
Sal DiDomenico (D),
Carol Doherty (D),
Jamie Eldridge (D),
Chris Hendricks (D),
Natalie Higgins (D),
Russell Holmes (D),
Kay Khan (D),
David LeBoeuf (D),
Jack Lewis (D),
Sam Montaño (D),
Steve Owens (D),
Dave Rogers (D),
Lindsay Sabadosa (D),
Dan Sena (D),
Chynah Tyler (D),
Erika Uyterhoeven (D),
Last Action
No further action taken (on 12/31/2024)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H2314 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H2314.pdf |
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