An Act to build restorative family and community connection
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill, An Act to build restorative family and community connection, aims to increase visitation opportunities for incarcerated individuals in Massachusetts. It seeks to enhance connections between incarcerated people and their families and communities. The bill is currently under consideration by the House Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security and the House Ways and Means Committee.
Key provisions
- Increases visitation opportunities for incarcerated individuals.
- Facilitates communication between incarcerated individuals and their families.
- Supports community engagement with incarcerated individuals.
- Addresses barriers to visitation.
- Promotes restorative justice practices.
- Requires the Department of Correction to develop a plan to maximize visitation.
Who is affected
- Incarcerated individuals
- Families of incarcerated individuals
- Correctional facilities
- Massachusetts residents
- Department of Correction
Notable changes
- The bill focuses specifically on increasing visitation rates.
- It likely addresses logistical and procedural barriers to visitation.
- The bill’s impact on visitation policies and procedures is not explicitly detailed.
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Sponsors
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31 on record
Primary sponsor
Cosponsors
Adrianne Pusateri Ramos
Carmine Lawrence Gentile
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