Massachusetts S1756 repeals pay-to-stay fees for inmates and delinquent youth.
Massachusetts S1756 repeals pay-to-stay fees for inmates and delinquent youth. It prohibits deductions from inmate earnings for room, board, or living-related expenses and voids payment orders for delinquent youth. The bill applies retroactively to orders issued after January 1, 2020, requiring refunds for affected individuals and their families. The Department of Correction must promulgate regulations within 30 days of enactment.
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