H 1805 Massachusetts House · 193rd Legislature (2023-2024)

An Act to implement recommendations of the Commission on structural racism in the parole process

This bill amends Massachusetts parole laws to address structural racism by requiring the parole board to include at least three members with mental health or social work expertise and one member who has successfully completed the parole process. It mandates that parole conditions be tailored to the individual and the specific crime, based on evidence showing rehabilitative effectiveness and public safety. Additionally, the legislation requires the parole board to collect and publish detailed data on parole decisions, violations, and revocations broken down by race, ethnicity, and gender to improve transparency and accountability.
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Feb 2023
Senate Passage
May 2024
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2023 Last action Jul 10, 2024
Floor votes

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This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
8
Key actions
3
Committee
1
May 20, 2024
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Apr 1, 2024
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Feb 16, 2023
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Feb 16, 2023
Committee
Referred to the committee on The Judiciary
lower
1 primary · 5 co-sponsors

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