Massachusetts S1639 aims to protect inmate safety and state funds by restricting inmate transport outside the state.

Massachusetts S1639 amends Chapter 127 of the General Laws to prohibit the transport of inmates outside the state for labor or community service unless there is a bona fide public health or safety emergency. In such cases, the sheriff must file a detailed description of the transport with the secretary of administration and finance and the secretary of the executive office of public safety and security. The bill seeks to ensure inmate safety and prudent use of state funds by limiting out-of-state inmate transport.

Massachusetts S1639 aims to protect inmate safety and state funds by restricting inmate transport outside the state.

Massachusetts S1639 amends Chapter 127 of the General Laws to prohibit the transport of inmates outside the state for labor or community service unless there is a bona fide public health or safety emergency. In such cases, the sheriff must file a detailed description of the transport with the secretary of administration and finance and the secretary of the executive office of public safety and security. The bill seeks to ensure inmate safety and prudent use of state funds by limiting out-of-state inmate transport.