An Act relative to successful transition and re-entry to tomorrow for incarcerated persons
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Progress
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill aims to improve the process of transitioning individuals back into society after incarceration in Massachusetts. It focuses on providing support and resources to help formerly incarcerated people secure housing, employment, and access essential services. The legislation seeks to reduce recidivism and promote successful re-entry into the community by addressing systemic barriers faced by returning citizens.
Key provisions
- Expands access to housing assistance for individuals re-entering the community.
- Provides support for job training and placement programs.
- Increases access to mental health and substance use treatment services.
- Addresses barriers to obtaining identification documents.
- Promotes collaboration between state agencies and community organizations.
- Establishes a task force to study and recommend improvements to the re-entry process.
- Requires data collection to track re-entry outcomes.
- Supports access to educational opportunities.
Who is affected
- Formerly incarcerated individuals
- Corrections agencies
- Housing providers
- Employment service providers
- Community organizations
Notable changes
- The bill emphasizes a holistic approach to re-entry, addressing multiple needs.
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Sponsors
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5 on record
Primary sponsor
Cosponsors
James B. Eldridge
Michael J. Barrett
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