Bill > H2583

This bill proposes to rename the Department of Probation to the Massachusetts Probation Service across numerous sections of Massachusetts state law. The bill systematically replaces references to "Department of Probation," "Office of the Commissioner of Probation," and similar phrases with "Massachusetts Probation Service" in over 60 different sections of the General Laws. This is primarily a technical update that changes the official name of the probation department throughout state legal codes without altering the department's fundamental functions or responsibilities. The changes appear to be comprehensive, covering various chapters of law including those related to motor vehicles, criminal procedures, family law, and other areas where probation services are referenced. The bill seems designed to provide a more modern and streamlined name for the state's probation system while ensuring legal consistency across multiple statutes.

Budget and Finance, Justice

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H2583