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Introduced
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
In Committee
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
190th General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to the housing of prisoners in correctional institutions of the Commonwealth. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill aims to require that all citizens and legal residents of Massachusetts who are sentenced to incarceration by the court serve their sentences at correctional facilities located within the boundaries of the Commonwealth. The bill cites the importance of visitation and family support for the rehabilitation process, and states that housing inmates in distant out-of-state locations denies this right and constitutes cruel and unusual punishment. Exceptions may be made if an inmate personally requests a transfer to another state's jurisdiction or if the Department of Corrections deems a transfer necessary for the inmate's personal safety.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4874 (on 08/09/2018)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H818 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H818.pdf |
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