An Act establishing mandatory post release supervision in the Commonwealth
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill proposes to require the state to implement a system of mandatory post-release supervision for individuals released from incarceration. The goal is to provide support and monitoring to formerly incarcerated individuals, aiming to reduce recidivism and improve public safety. It seeks to ensure that those released from prison have access to resources and supervision to successfully reintegrate into society. This legislation builds upon previous attempts to establish similar programs in Massachusetts.
Key provisions
- Requires the Department of Correction to establish a post-release supervision program.
- Specifies criteria for individuals eligible for post-release supervision.
- Outlines the responsibilities of supervising officers.
- Mandates reporting requirements for both individuals under supervision and supervising officers.
- Establishes a process for reviewing and modifying supervision plans.
- Requires collaboration between the Department of Correction and other state agencies.
- Addresses funding for the post-release supervision program.
- Includes provisions for data collection and analysis to evaluate the program's effectiveness.
Who is affected
- Formerly incarcerated individuals
- Individuals released from Massachusetts correctional facilities
- Corrections Department staff
- State agencies involved in re-entry services
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Sponsors
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7 on record
Primary sponsor
Bradley H. Jones Jr.
Cosponsors
Bradley H. Jones Jr.
Kimberly N. Ferguson
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