S1117
An Act relative to treatment, not incarceration
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Bill overview
This bill, titled ‘An Act relative to treatment, not incarceration,’ aims to shift the focus of the Massachusetts criminal justice system towards providing treatment and support services for individuals with mental health and substance use disorders instead of relying primarily on incarceration. It seeks to expand access to evidence-based treatment programs and reduce the number of people with these issues being sent to jail or prison. The bill advocates for a more rehabilitative approach to addressing criminal behavior rooted in these challenges.
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Primary sponsor
Cindy F. Friedman
Cosponsors
Brendan P. Crighton
Cindy F. Friedman
James B. Eldridge
John F. Keenan
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