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MA H1468

MA H1468
Relative to prison mitigation


summary

Introduced
02/16/2023
In Committee
02/16/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024

Introduced Session

193rd General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to establish a prison mitigation fund for cities and towns hosting Department of Correction facilities. The Judiciary.

AI Summary

This bill establishes a Prison Mitigation Fund to provide funding to cities and towns that host Department of Correction facilities. The fund will be administered by the Department of Correction and will be credited with revenue from appropriations, investment income, and other sources. At least $2.5 million will be distributed annually to the host cities and towns based on a formula that considers the average daily prisoner population at the facilities located within each municipality.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4517 (on 06/05/2024)

Bill Topics

Government Operations
  • ‐ Intergovernmental Relations
Law, Crime, and Family Issues
  • ‐ Prisons and Correctional Institutions

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Document Type Source Location Created
State Bill Page https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H1468 03/15/2023
BillText https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H1468.pdf 03/15/2023
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