H2694

To promote equitable access to parole

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Massachusetts H2694 aims to promote equitable access to parole by revising parole board composition and procedures.

Massachusetts H2694 seeks to enhance equitable access to parole by amending the composition and procedures of the parole board. The bill mandates that at least four members of the parole board must have five years of experience in fields such as psychiatry, psychology, social work, or substance use disorder treatment. One of these members must be a licensed mental health professional, and one member must be a formerly incarcerated individual who has completed the parole process.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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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