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Introduced
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
In Committee
05/22/2024
05/22/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
193rd General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to medical and health service fees for incarcerated people. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
AI Summary
This bill aims to remove medical and health service fees for incarcerated people. Specifically, it amends the existing law to prohibit the Department of Correction from charging inmates for medical and mental health services, including inmate-initiated visits, prescriptions, medications, and prosthetic devices. The bill also requires the Department to provide durable medical equipment and necessary medical supplies to incarcerated individuals free of charge. The Department of Correction is required to implement these changes within one year of the bill's passage.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services, Justice
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H5016 (on 09/12/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H2372 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H2372.pdf |
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