By Representative Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2687) of David M. Rogers and Patrick Joseph Kearney relative to personal data access by criminal justice agencies. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
By Ms. Miranda, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1723) of Liz Miranda and William N. Brownsberger for legislation to establish the Massachusetts correctional officer accountability and standards training Commission. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
By Representative Holmes of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 839) of Russell E. Holmes relative to increasing voter registration and participation of people incarcerated for felony convictions to help prevent recidivism. Election Laws.
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By Representative Linsky of Natick, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1838) of David Paul Linsky for legislation to require the inclusion of certain civil rights offense information in the statewide domestic violence record keeping system. The Judiciary.
By Representative Holmes of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1760) of Russell E. Holmes relative to sentencing for felony murder. The Judiciary.
By Representative Montaño of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1554) of Samantha Montaño that the Department of Housing and Community Development provide for programs, policies, guidelines, priorities and preferences for the housing of formerly incarcerated persons reentering communities. Housing.
By Representative Uyterhoeven of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 874) of Erika Uyterhoeven for legislation to restore voting rights to incarcerated felons. Election Laws.
This bill creates a 15-member commission to examine how law enforcement handles evidence storage and procedures. The commission will study current practices for preserving evidence, hazardous materials, DNA samples, chain of custody tracking, and staff training, plus investigate a potential statewide evidence storage facility. It must report findings and recommendations - including cost estimates and legal changes - by March 2026 to the governor and legislature. The commission directly affects law enforcement agencies, courts, and evidence management systems across Massachusetts.
By Representative Holmes of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4028) of Russell E. Holmes for an investigation and study by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to transferring the Department of Correction and the Parole Board from the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security to the Executive Office of Health and Human Services. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
By Representatives Livingstone of Boston and Domb of Amherst, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2658) of Jay D. Livingstone, Mindy Domb and others for legislation to provide reproductive health care to incarcerated individuals. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
