H 184 Massachusetts House · 193rd Legislature (2023-2024)

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