H2018Introduced in the House
Relative to prison reform
Introduced by Chynah Tyler, District 07-SUF
What does this bill do?
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Official description
For legislation to establish a review of the impact and effectiveness of facility programming by the Department of Correction including a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to the effects of health care in department facilities and a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to the effects of confinement in the departmental disciplinary unit on the mental health and wellness of prisoners. The Judiciary.
Where it stands
Accompanied a study order, see H5281 (under House Rule 27)
March 26, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.
Bill history
Referred to the Joint Committee on The Judiciary
Senate concurred
Hearing scheduled for 11/18/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1
Hearing rescheduled to 11/18/2025 from 01:00 PM-08:00 PM in A-1 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time
Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order
Accompanied a study order, see H5281 (under House Rule 27)
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