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MA S1303
MA S1303Resolve establishing a special commission on prisoner and correction officer suicides
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Introduced
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
In Committee
04/02/2018
04/02/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
190th General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to establish a special commission on prisoner and correction officer suicides. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a special commission to study the prevention of suicide among prisoners and correction officers in Massachusetts correctional facilities. The commission will review the state of suicide prevention programs, develop model plans, recommend program changes, highlight budget priorities, and recommend best practices to reduce instances of prisoner and correction officer suicide and attempted suicide. The commission will examine various aspects related to suicide prevention, including policies, staff training, intake screening, risk identification, communication between staff, housing for suicidal inmates, observation and treatment plans, intervention, and post-incident reporting. The commission will also provide recommendations for improving mental health services and reducing stress, anxiety, and depression among correction officers. The commission will submit its findings and recommendations to the state legislature by March 31, 2019.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
Discharged to the committee on Senate Rules (on 04/02/2018)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S1303 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S1303.pdf |
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