H 3349
An Act to return DOC and Parole to Health and Human Services
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Bill overview
This bill proposes to transfer the jurisdiction of the Department of Correction and the Parole Board from the Executive Office of Public Safety to the Executive Office of Health and Human Services. The goal is to align these agencies with other health and human services departments, potentially reflecting a broader shift in priorities and approaches to criminal justice and rehabilitation. This move aims to integrate these functions more closely with existing social services and healthcare systems.
Key provisions
- Transfer of jurisdiction for the Department of Correction.
- Transfer of jurisdiction for the Parole Board.
- Relocation of these agencies from the Executive Office of Public Safety.
- Placement under the Executive Office of Health and Human Services.
- Potential integration with existing health and human services programs.
Who is affected
- Department of Correction employees
- Parole Board employees
- Individuals under supervision of the Parole Board
- The Executive Office of Public Safety
- The Executive Office of Health and Human Services
Notable changes
- A shift in the oversight and administration of correctional and parole systems.
- Potential realignment of resources and priorities within the state's criminal justice system.
- Increased collaboration between criminal justice and health/human services agencies.
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Primary sponsor
Russell E. Holmes
Cosponsor
Russell E. Holmes
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Bill H.3349 194th (Current)
An Act to return DOC and Parole to Health and Human Services
By Representative Holmes of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3349) of Russell E. Holmes for legislation to transfer jurisdiction of the Department of Correction and the Parole Board from the Executive Office of Public Safety to the Executive Office of Health and Human Services. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
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Presenter: Russell E. Holmes
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Displaying 5 actions for Bill H.3349
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 10/6/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 10/14/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in B-2 |
| 10/6/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 10/14/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in B-2 |
| 3/9/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H5183 |
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