An Act creating a database to track banned books in correctional facilities

This bill directs the Massachusetts Department of Corrections to establish a database that tracks all books and reading materials banned in state prisons and jails. The system requires facility superintendents to record specific details for each banned item, including the title, author, subject matter, ISBN, the name of the facility, and the reason for the ban. Additionally, the law mandates that the database log any appeals made against these bans while ensuring that the identities of the individuals who filed the appeals remain confidential.