An Act to build restorative family and community connection
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Progress
Where this bill stands in the legislative process.
- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill aims to improve and regulate visits between incarcerated individuals and their families and communities within Massachusetts’ state prisons and correctional facilities. It seeks to establish clearer guidelines and potentially enhance the overall restorative nature of these interactions. The bill is currently under consideration by the Massachusetts legislature, with a scheduled hearing to discuss potential reforms.
Key provisions
- Establishes regulations for visits in state prisons and correctional facilities.
- Aims to improve the restorative nature of family and community connections with incarcerated individuals.
- Likely involves guidelines for visit scheduling and procedures.
- May address issues related to communication and support during incarceration.
- Potentially includes provisions for enhanced visitation facilities or services.
Who is affected
- Incarcerated individuals
- Families of incarcerated individuals
- Correctional facility staff
- The Massachusetts Department of Correction
- Community members
Notable changes
- The bill focuses specifically on regulating visits, rather than broader reforms to the correctional system.
- It seeks to emphasize restorative connections, suggesting a shift in approach to incarceration.
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Sponsors
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12 on record
Primary sponsor
Cosponsors
James B. Eldridge
Joanne M. Comerford
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