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HD 5257

A communication from the Department of Correction (see Section 1(p) and Section 6 of Chapter 124 and Section 1B of Chapter 127 of the General Laws) submitting its calendar year 2022 annual report

194th Legislature (2025-2026)

HD 5257 - Department of Correction Annual Report OverviewBill Number: HD 5257 Title: A communication from the Department of Correction (see Section 1(p) and Section 6 of Chapter 1

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Bill Summary · HD 5257

HD 5257 - Department of Correction Annual Report

Overview

Bill Number: HD 5257
Title: A communication from the Department of Correction (see Section 1(p) and Section 6 of Chapter 124 and Section 1B of Chapter 127 of the General Laws) submitting its calendar year 2022 annual report
Status: Placed on file
Introduced: November 10, 2025

Purpose and Intent

This bill is a communication from the Massachusetts Department of Correction (DOC) submitting its annual report for calendar year 2022. The report is required under state law to provide information on the operations, activities, and outcomes of the state's correctional system over the previous year.

Key Provisions

The key elements of the DOC's 2022 annual report include:

  • Overview of the DOC's organizational structure, facilities, and staffing levels
  • Statistics on the incarcerated population, including demographics, offense types, and recidivism rates
  • Summary of rehabilitation, education, and reentry programs offered to incarcerated individuals
  • Update on the DOC's implementation of criminal justice reform initiatives and policies
  • Financial information, including the DOC's budget, expenditures, and cost-saving measures
  • Descriptions of major operational changes, facility improvements, and technological upgrades

Affected Parties and Impacts

The DOC annual report primarily impacts:

  • The incarcerated population in Massachusetts state prisons and jails
  • Families and communities affected by incarceration
  • Policymakers and legislators overseeing the criminal justice system
  • The general public interested in the state's correctional system

The report provides transparency into the DOC's activities and allows stakeholders to assess the system's performance, identify areas for improvement, and inform future policy decisions.

Procedural and Timeline Considerations

This bill was introduced on November 10, 2025 and has been placed on file, meaning it has been received by the legislature but not actively considered for a vote at this time. The DOC is required by law to submit its annual report, so this communication is a routine administrative matter rather than a proposed legislative change.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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