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MA S1286
To collect data regarding the use of solitary confinement in Massachusetts prisons and jails
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Introduced
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
In Committee
09/25/2017
09/25/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
190th General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to collect data regarding the use of solitary confinement in Massachusetts prisons and jails. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
AI Summary
This bill aims to collect and publicly report comprehensive data on the use of solitary confinement in Massachusetts prisons and jails. The key provisions include requiring the Department of Correction and each sheriff to gather and publish quarterly reports on various aspects of solitary confinement, such as the number of prisoners in disciplinary and non-disciplinary segregation, the demographic characteristics of these prisoners, the provision of mental health care and accommodations, and incidents of self-harm and use of force. The data must be provided to several legislative committees to enhance oversight and transparency around the use of solitary confinement in the state's correctional system.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (13)
Will Brownsberger (D),
Sonia Chang-Díaz (D),
Julian Cyr (D),
Marjorie Decker (D),
Sal DiDomenico (D),
Jamie Eldridge (D),
Linda Forry (D),
Mary Keefe (D),
Barbara L'Italien (D),
Jason Lewis (D),
Elizabeth Malia (D),
Bruce Tarr (R),
José Tosado (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see S2313 (on 03/01/2018)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S1286 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S1286.pdf |
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