Bill > S1689

This bill proposes to modify an existing law to eliminate free or low-cost phone calls for incarcerated individuals who have been convicted of specific violent crimes. Specifically, the bill amends a previous act to create an exception to current phone call regulations for inmates convicted of serious offenses including rape, child rape, first and second degree murder, attempted murder, sexual assault, repeat assault, assault with a dangerous weapon, arson, stalking, and armed robbery. By doing so, the legislation would prevent these violent offenders from receiving no-cost or reduced-cost phone calls, which are currently allowed under section 87A of chapter 127 of Massachusetts law. The intent appears to be to remove certain privileges for individuals who have committed severe criminal offenses, potentially as a form of additional punishment or to address public safety concerns.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S1689