H2018

Relative to prison reform

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Establishes a commission to review prison facility programming and health care effects, and sets food standards for prison food services.

This bill establishes a commission to study and make recommendations on the effects of health care in the Department of Correction and the effects of confinement in the departmental disciplinary unit on the mental health and wellness of prisoners. It also mandates the development of food standards for all foods and beverages purchased, prepared, served, and sold by the department and sold or served in department facilities. The standards include nutrition guidelines, mealtime access, and prohibition of food-related punishments.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Nov 18, 2025

1:00 PM

Joint Committee on The Judiciary Hearing

Nov 18, 2025

1:00 PM

Joint Committee on The Judiciary Hearing

History

Mar 26

House

Accompanied a study order, see H5281 (under House Rule 27)

Nov 18, 2025

Joint

Hearing rescheduled to 11/18/2025 from 01:00 PM-08:00 PM in A-1 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time

Nov 18, 2025

House

Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order