Bill > H2325

This bill aims to maximize out-of-cell time and opportunities for incarcerated individuals to participate in education, training, employment, and other rehabilitative programs. Key provisions include requiring at least one hour of daily congregate programming, access to vocational and educational training, opportunity to earn good conduct deductions, ability to form peer support groups, and a minimum of eight hours out-of-cell time per day. The bill also sets standards for commissary access, medical care, water quality, and temperature in correctional facilities. Additionally, it requires the Commissioner to publish annual data on enrollment in various programs and out-of-cell time. The bill seeks to promote rehabilitation, re-entry, and human rights for incarcerated persons.

Budget and Finance, Justice

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H2325