MA H2190

Bill

MA H2190

Relative to sheriffs

Introduced
01/20/2015

In Committee
03/21/2016

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
07/31/2016

Introduced Session

189th General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to establish a board of administrations of sheriffs. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

AI Summary

This bill establishes a Corrections Advisory Board to provide independent advice to the Commonwealth's corrections providers, including sheriffs, to improve coordination among sheriffs, the department of corrections, courts, and community corrections programs, and to identify and implement best practices in all areas of corrections operations. The board will consist of various state officials serving ex-officio, along with members appointed by the governor, the president of the Massachusetts Sheriffs' Association, and the chief justice of the supreme judicial court, with specific expertise required for some appointees. The bill also makes changes related to the compensation and benefits of deputy sheriffs and employees involved in civil process duties, clarifies the handling of fees collected from civil process services, and mandates various assessments and audits concerning sheriff's office operations, mental health services in correctional facilities, and inmate tracking systems.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Justice

Sponsors (3)

Mike Moore (D)*, Dave Vieira (R)*, Randy Hunt (R),

Last Action

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means (on 03/21/2016)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/H2190

(9 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/H2190
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/H2190.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
S1155	Regulating central service technicians	Accompanied a new draft, see S2070	Similar To
S1204	To ensure safe medication administration	Accompanied a study order, see S2199	Similar To
S1255	To reduce recidivism, curb unnecessary spending, and ensure appropriate use of segregation	Accompanied a study order, see S2362	Similar To
S1286	Relative to sheriffs	Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means	Similar To
S1491	To Improve Tax Administration Processes in the Commonwealth	Accompanied a study order, see S2290	Similar To
S2322	Providing for recall elections in the town of Hawley	Signed by the Governor, Chapter 437 of the Acts of 2016	Similar To
S2363	Land in the town of Stoughton	Discharged to the committee on Senate Rules	Similar To
S794	Relative to naming the Plymouth Trial Court in honor of Senate President Therese Murray	New draft substituted, see S2420	Similar To
S850	Allowing for increased efficiencies in judicial administration	Accompanied a study order, see S2204	Similar To

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