An Act to repeal pay-to-stay fees
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Progress
Where this bill stands in the legislative process.
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill seeks to eliminate ‘pay-to-stay’ fees, which are charges incurred by incarcerated individuals for the cost of their care and accommodation. The bill aims to reduce financial burdens on incarcerated individuals and their families. It proposes a repeal of these fees, potentially shifting the responsibility for covering these costs to the state. This legislation focuses on reforming the financial aspects of incarceration.
Key provisions
- Repeal of ‘pay-to-stay’ fees for incarcerated individuals.
- Elimination of charges associated with the care and accommodation of those incarcerated.
- Potential shift in responsibility for covering these costs to the state.
- Addresses financial burdens on incarcerated individuals and their families.
- Referral to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Who is affected
- Incarcerated individuals
- Families of incarcerated individuals
- The Massachusetts correctional system
- State budget
Notable changes
- Eliminates a current fee structure for incarcerated individuals.
- May require a reallocation of state funds to cover costs previously associated with these fees.
- Could impact the financial operations of correctional facilities.
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Sponsors
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2 on record
Primary sponsor
Christopher J. Worrell
Cosponsor
Christopher J. Worrell
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