An Act relative to treatment, not incarceration
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill, An Act relative to treatment, not incarceration, aims to shift the focus of the state’s criminal justice system towards providing treatment and support services for individuals involved in the legal system, rather than relying solely on incarceration. It seeks to expand access to mental health services, substance use disorder treatment, and other rehabilitative programs for those convicted of offenses. The bill intends to reduce the number of people incarcerated by prioritizing alternatives to traditional imprisonment.
Key provisions
- Expands access to mental health and substance use disorder treatment programs.
- Promotes the use of diversion programs for eligible offenders.
- Increases funding for community-based rehabilitation services.
- Encourages collaboration between criminal justice agencies and treatment providers.
- Requires a review of current sentencing guidelines to identify opportunities for alternatives to incarceration.
- Supports the development of specialized treatment programs for specific populations (e.g., veterans, youth).
Who is affected
- Individuals involved in the criminal justice system
- Mental health service providers
- Substance use disorder treatment providers
- Correctional facilities
- The state’s criminal justice system
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Sponsors
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9 on record
Primary sponsor
Cosponsors
James B. Eldridge
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