An Act to reduce mass incarceration
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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, titled ‘An Act to reduce mass incarceration,’ aims to address issues within the state’s criminal justice system. It seeks to lessen the impact of mass incarceration by focusing on reforms and potentially reducing the number of people held in correctional facilities. The legislation is currently being reviewed by the Judiciary committee and has been subject to multiple hearings. Similar bills have been proposed and considered in the past.
Key provisions
- The bill addresses mass incarceration within the state.
- It is currently under review by the Judiciary committee.
- Multiple hearings have been scheduled to discuss the legislation.
- Similar bills have been previously introduced and considered.
Who is affected
- Individuals involved in the criminal justice system
- Correctional facilities and staff
- The Judiciary branch
Notable changes
- The bill is part of a series of efforts to reform the state’s criminal justice system.
- It builds upon previous legislation aimed at reducing incarceration rates.
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Sponsors
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8 on record
Primary sponsor
Cosponsors
James B. Eldridge
James K. Hawkins
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