Bill > H4124

This bill amends Chapter 127 of the General Laws to explicitly allow inmates in correctional facilities to play role-playing games (such as Dungeons & Dragons) during their designated leisure or recreation time, regardless of any existing laws or regulations that might previously have prohibited such activities. The bill prevents correctional facilities from banning these types of games and allows facilities to create written policies for implementing this new provision. The legislation will go into effect 90 days after its passage, providing correctional facilities a short transition period to adjust their policies. By specifically protecting inmates' ability to engage in role-playing games, the bill appears aimed at preserving recreational opportunities and potentially supporting mental stimulation and social interaction for incarcerated individuals during their designated free time.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H4124