S 1534 Massachusetts Senate · 193rd Legislature (2023-2024)

An Act to reform parole supervision in the interest of justice

This bill reformers parole supervision in Massachusetts by requiring the parole board to justify each condition based on its connection to the specific crime committed and ensuring restrictions are no more severe than necessary for public safety. It limits blanket bans on associating with people or using alcohol and drugs, allowing such prohibitions only when directly related to the offense. The legislation also introduces a system of compliance credits that can reduce time on parole for individuals who successfully meet all supervision requirements without violations. Additionally, the bill clarifies procedures for medical parole, ensuring that if a patient's condition improves, they face a hearing to determine if they must return to prison.
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Feb 2023
House Passage
Apr 2024
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2023 Last action May 13, 2024
Floor votes

How they voted

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

Actions timeline

Total actions
8
Key actions
3
Committee
1
Apr 25, 2024
Lower · Passed
House concurred
lower
Apr 4, 2024
Lower · Passed
House concurred
lower
Feb 16, 2023
Lower · Passed
House concurred
lower
Feb 16, 2023
Committee
Referred to the committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security
upper
1 primary · 3 co-sponsors

Sponsors