H 2635
An Act creating an independent correctional oversight office to facilitate the recommendations of the Special Legislative Commission on Structural Racism in Correctional Facilities of the Commonwealth
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Bill overview
This bill establishes an independent correctional oversight office in Massachusetts. The purpose of this office is to help implement the recommendations made by the Special Legislative Commission on Structural Racism in Correctional Facilities. It aims to address systemic issues and promote fairness and equity within the state’s correctional system.
Key provisions
- Creates an independent correctional oversight office.
- The office will facilitate the implementation of recommendations from the Special Legislative Commission on Structural Racism in Correctional Facilities.
- The commission’s recommendations will focus on addressing structural racism within the state’s correctional system.
- The specific duties and responsibilities of the office will be determined through legislation.
Who is affected
- Correctional Facilities Staff
- Inmates
- The Public
- Massachusetts Department of Correction
Notable changes
- Establishes a dedicated oversight body to address systemic racism.
- Builds upon the work of the Special Legislative Commission.
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Primary sponsor
Russell E. Holmes
Cosponsors
Russell E. Holmes
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Bill H.2635 194th (Current)
An Act creating an independent correctional oversight office to facilitate the recommendations of the Special Legislative Commission on Structural Racism in Correctional Facilities of the Commonwealth
By Representatives Holmes of Boston and Uyterhoeven of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2635) of Russell E. Holmes and Erika Uyterhoeven for legislation to authorize an independent correctional oversight office to facilitate the recommendations of the Special Legislative Commission on Structural Racism in Correctional Facilities of the Commonwealth. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
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Presenters: Russell E. Holmes , Erika Uyterhoeven
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Bill History
Displaying 5 actions for Bill H.2635
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 6/20/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 06/26/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2 |
| House | Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order | |
| 3/19/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H5254 (under House Rule 27) |
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