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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
Relative to furlough programs for incarcerated persons. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill aims to restore the furlough program for incarcerated persons in Massachusetts. It amends Chapter 127 of the General Laws to allow the commissioner to authorize incarcerated individuals to temporarily leave correctional facilities for various purposes, such as attending a funeral, visiting a critically ill relative, or seeking employment and housing. The bill also allows the commissioner to establish prison camps for eligible incarcerated individuals to work on reforestation, maintenance, and development of state forests. The bill outlines the eligibility criteria and the process for transferring incarcerated individuals between correctional institutions, jails, and houses of correction.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4517 (on 06/05/2024)
Official Document
bill text
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H1553 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H1553.pdf |
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