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MA H1377
MA H1377Prohibiting tethering, leashing, and other restraints of prisoners in work release programs
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Introduced Session
187th General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to prohibit tethering, leashing or the use of certain other restraints of prisoners participating in work release programs. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill aims to prohibit the use of certain physical restraints on prisoners who are participating in work release programs, which allow inmates to leave correctional facilities for employment. Specifically, it would amend Chapter 127 of the General Laws to add a new section that forbids the use of "physical proactive restraints," such as chains, tethering devices, stun guns, or any other mechanism that delivers an electric current to the body, on prisoners in the custody of the department of correction or county corrections who are engaged in work or employment outside of their committed institution.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4364 (on 07/31/2012)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.malegislature.gov/Bills/187/House/H1377 |
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/187/H1377 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/PDF?billId=13225&generalCourtId=1 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/BillHtml/13225?generalCourtId=1 |
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