H2685

To improve transparency and accountability in correctional facilities

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Enhances transparency and accountability in Massachusetts correctional facilities by increasing access for news media representatives and requiring.

This bill aims to improve transparency and accountability in Massachusetts correctional facilities by expanding the rights of news media representatives. It mandates the collection and publication of data on use of force incidents, including the number of incidents, investigations, and outcomes. News media representatives are granted rights to unimpeded, confidential, in-person visitation and video conferencing, as well as unmonitored telephone communication with incarcerated individuals.

Included in complete analysis

  • Overview
  • Core Provisions
  • Implementation
  • Impact
  • Legal Framework
  • Critical Issues

See what it does, who it affects, and the critical issues in plain language. Free, 30 seconds.

Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

DD
2
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Jun 26, 2025

1:00 PM

Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security Hearing

History

Mar 19

House

Accompanied a study order, see H5254 (under House Rule 27)

Jun 20, 2025

Joint

Hearing scheduled for 06/26/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2

Jun 20, 2025

House

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