H4218

To reform the parole board

Introduced·6/12/25
Introduced Text

Massachusetts H4218 reforms the parole board by creating an executive director position, allowing remote hearings, and adjusting board member roles.

Massachusetts H4218 amends the parole board's structure by establishing an executive director role, responsible for administrative duties and reporting to the board. The bill allows the parole board to conduct hearings remotely, ensuring all participants can access necessary technology and that proceedings are recorded. It also modifies the quorum requirement for parole hearings, allowing a majority vote instead of unanimous consent. The board must develop a transition plan for the new executive director role and implement it within 180 days of the act's effective date.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

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