Massachusetts H5125 restricts the transfer of inmates or prisoners outside the state for labor purposes.

Massachusetts H5125 amends Chapter 125 of the General Laws to prohibit the transfer of inmates or prisoners outside the Commonwealth for labor purposes. This restriction applies unless the Governor declares an emergency necessitating such transfers. The bill also mandates that any transfer for non-labor purposes must be agreed to in writing by the inmate or prisoner. This measure aims to limit the use of prison labor outside the state.

Massachusetts H5125 restricts the transfer of inmates or prisoners outside the state for labor purposes.

Massachusetts H5125 amends Chapter 125 of the General Laws to prohibit the transfer of inmates or prisoners outside the Commonwealth for labor purposes. This restriction applies unless the Governor declares an emergency necessitating such transfers. The bill also mandates that any transfer for non-labor purposes must be agreed to in writing by the inmate or prisoner. This measure aims to limit the use of prison labor outside the state.