H4124
An Act relative to role-playing games in correctional facilities
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Bill overview
This bill proposes to allow for the use of role-playing games (RPGs) in Massachusetts correctional facilities. Supporters argue that RPGs can provide therapeutic benefits for incarcerated individuals, promoting social skills, problem-solving abilities, and emotional regulation. The bill aims to introduce a structured and supervised program utilizing RPGs as a rehabilitative tool within the prison system. It seeks to explore the potential of these games to positively impact inmates’ mental and emotional well-being.
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Primary sponsor
Jack Patrick Lewis
Cosponsors
Jack Patrick Lewis
Samantha Montaño
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