Maddy summaryThis bill establishes the Strong Communities and Workforce Development Fund to provide financial support to communities disproportionately affected by incarceration. The fund will be financed by transferring money equal to the savings generated from a reduction in the state's prison population, calculated based on the difference between actual and projected inmate numbers. A seven-member board, composed of individuals from disadvantaged and underrepresented backgrounds, will oversee the distribution of these funds for job training, creation, and placement programs. Eligible recipients include people under 25, victims of violence, those without a high school diploma, and individuals with felony convictions who face significant employment barriers. The legislation aims to reinvest resources back into these specific communities to address economic challenges linked to the criminal justice system.
Rep. John Mahoney
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Maddy summaryThis bill aims to strengthen domestic violence protections in Massachusetts by formally defining "coercive control" as a specific pattern of behavior. It directly affects individuals experiencing abuse by legally recognizing actions such as isolating a partner from support networks, monitoring their finances or movements, and using threats to restrict their safety or autonomy. The legislation clarifies that these behaviors constitute abuse even if they do not involve physical violence, while explicitly stating that defensive actions taken to protect oneself or children do not count as coercive control. By adding this definition to state law, the bill seeks to ensure that courts and law enforcement can identify and address these non-physical forms of abuse more effectively.
By Representative Day of Stoneham, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Michael S. Day for legislation to further regulate firearms. The Judiciary.
By Representative Mahoney of Worcester and Senator Kennedy, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of John J. Mahoney and Robyn K. Kennedy for legislation to establish a sick leave bank for Michael Grant, an employee of the Department of Correction. Public Service.
By Representatives Miranda of Boston and Domb of Amherst, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2370) of Liz Miranda, Mindy Domb and others relative to providing for equity in the administering of COVID-19 vaccinations. Public Health.
By Ms. Tyler of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1900) of Chynah Tyler and others relative to telephone service for inmates in correctional institutions. The Judiciary.
By Mr. Chan of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2842) of Tackey Chan and others relative to the expiration date of the film tax credit. Revenue.
By Mr. Mahoney of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2994) of John J. Mahoney relative to the collection, assignment or transfer of delinquent property taxes by cities and towns. Revenue.