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H 1812

An Act to promote timely access to parole hearings

194th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Jamie Eldridge and 4 co-sponsors

Massachusetts bill requiring expedited parole hearing schedules to ensure incarcerated individuals access hearings within specified timeframes, improving reentry process efficiency.

Accompanied a study order, see H5281 (under House Rule 27)
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Bill Summary · H 1812

Legislative bill overview

H 1812 establishes requirements to ensure incarcerated individuals receive timely parole hearings in Massachusetts. The bill aims to reduce delays in the parole hearing process by setting specific timeframes and procedural standards for scheduling and conducting these hearings.

Why is this important

Parole hearing delays can significantly impact incarcerated individuals' rehabilitation prospects, release planning, and reentry success. Timely hearings also affect prison operational efficiency and ensure constitutional due process rights are upheld in the parole determination process.

Potential points of contention

  • Resource allocation: Implementing expedited hearing timelines may require additional funding for parole board staff, administrative support, and hearing facilities
  • Victim notification requirements: Balancing timely hearings with victim notification and participation rights could create scheduling conflicts
  • Parole board discretion: Prescriptive timelines may limit the parole board's ability to conduct thorough case reviews, potentially affecting decision quality

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

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