An Act relative to financial literacy
This bill amends Massachusetts law to include financial literacy as a required subject in correctional facilities. The change ensures that inmates receive education on managing money and understanding financial concepts while incarcerated. By adding this topic to the existing curriculum, the legislation aims to provide prisoners with practical skills for their future. The measure directly affects the state's Department of Correction and the inmates within its system.
Bill status
passed
3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Feb 2024
Senate Passage
Feb 2023
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2023
Last action Feb 15, 2024
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
5
Key actions
2
Committee
2
Feb 15, 2024
Lower · Passed
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
lower
Feb 16, 2023
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Feb 16, 2023
Committee
Referred to the committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities
lower
1 primary · 4 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Dan Hunt
DDemocratic
Co
Carmine Gentile
DDemocratic
Co
Frank Moran
DDemocratic
Co
Lindsay Sabadosa
DDemocratic
Co
Rodney Elliott
DDemocratic
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