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MA S2883
MA S2883Relative to successful transition and re-entry to tomorrow for incarcerated persons
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Introduced
07/22/2024
07/22/2024
In Committee
07/24/2024
07/24/2024
Crossed Over
07/22/2024
07/22/2024
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
193rd General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to successful transition and re-entry to tomorrow for incarcerated persons (Senate, No. 1506),- reports, recommending that the same ought to pass with an amendment substituting a new draft with the same title (Senate, No. 2883).
AI Summary
This bill aims to facilitate the successful transition and re-entry of incarcerated persons into society. It requires correctional facilities to assist incarcerated individuals in obtaining a state identification card or driver's license up to 120 days prior to their expected release date. The bill allows incarcerated individuals to use alternative addresses, such as those of family members or temporary group residences, for the purpose of obtaining an ID. It also requires the Registry of Motor Vehicles to accept a valid inmate ID card as proof of residency. The bill further allows correctional facilities to subsidize or cover the fees for providing incarcerated individuals with identification documents upon their release.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (12)
Mike Barrett (D),
Pete Capano (D),
Nick Collins (D),
Jo Comerford (D),
Sal DiDomenico (D),
William Driscoll Jr. (D),
Lydia Edwards (D),
Paul Feeney (D),
Adam Gómez (D),
Pat Jehlen (D),
Jason Lewis (D),
Liz Miranda (D),
Other Sponsors (1)
Senate Committee on Ways and Means (Senate)
Last Action
No further action taken (on 12/31/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S2883 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S2883.pdf |
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