Bill
HD 1750
Overview: HD 1750, An Act to reform parole, proposed bill, introduced on November 29, 2025.Purpose and Intent: The primary goal of this bill is to reform the parole system in Massa
Overview: HD 1750, An Act to reform parole, proposed bill, introduced on November 29, 2025.
Purpose and Intent: The primary goal of this bill is to reform the parole system in Massachusetts, with a focus on improving outcomes for incarcerated individuals and enhancing public safety.
Key Provisions:
- Expands eligibility for parole consideration, including for individuals serving life sentences.
- Requires the parole board to consider factors such as an individual's rehabilitation, risk assessment, and post-release support plan when making parole decisions.
- Mandates the provision of evidence-based reentry programs and services, including job training, mental health treatment, and substance abuse counseling.
- Establishes a system of earned time credits, allowing incarcerated individuals to reduce their sentences through good behavior and program participation.
- Enhances the transparency and accountability of the parole system, including through the publication of data on parole decisions and outcomes.
Affected Parties and Impacts:
- Incarcerated individuals will have increased opportunities for parole and access to reentry programs.
- The parole board will need to adapt its decision-making processes to align with the new requirements.
- The Department of Correction will be responsible for implementing the expanded reentry services.
- The public may see changes in recidivism rates and community safety as a result of the reforms.
Procedural and Timeline Considerations:
The bill has been introduced in the Massachusetts legislature and is currently under review by the Joint Committee on the Judiciary. If passed, the parole reforms would be phased in over a 2-year period to allow for the necessary infrastructure and program development.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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