An Act establishing the Massachusetts correctional officer accountability and standards training Commission

This bill creates a new nine-member commission called the Massachusetts Correctional Officer Accountability, Standards and Training Commission to oversee training and accountability for correctional officers. The commission will include members appointed by the governor, a retired correctional officer, a social worker, and other representatives from various groups to review standards and investigate serious incidents involving officers. It establishes specific definitions for terms like "chokehold" and "deadly force" to clarify when an officer's actions may be considered excessive or prohibited. The legislation aims to improve oversight by creating a dedicated body that can set training requirements and address misconduct within correctional facilities.