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S 2857 Massachusetts Senate · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)

An Act to ensure access to medical parole

Summary
Senate, January 22, 2026 -- The committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1707) of Patricia D. Jehlen for legislation to remove barriers to medical parole; and (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1722) of Liz Miranda, Joanne M. Comerford, Adam Gomez and Patricia D. Jehlen for legislation to grant elder and medical parole, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2857).
Issues: ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill removes barriers to medical parole, a criminal justice reform aimed at reducing unnecessary incarceration for terminally ill/elderly inmates.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill removes barriers to medical parole, ensuring incarcerated individuals access necessary healthcare services, directly improving patient access to medical care.92% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 22, 2026 Last action Mar 12, 2026
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Total actions
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Committee
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Mar 12, 2026
Upper · Passed
Committee recommended ought to pass and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
upper
Jan 22, 2026
Upper · Passed
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Health Care Financing
upper
Jan 22, 2026
Upper · Passed
Reported from the committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security
upper
0 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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