Overview: SD 3359, Bristol County Sheriff's Office Q2 2025 Population Report, Placed on file, Introduced: November 06, 2025
Purpose and Intent: This proposed bill requires the Bristol County Sheriff's Office to submit a quarterly report on the population of the Bristol County Correctional Facility. The report would provide data on the total number of inmates, demographic breakdowns, and any significant changes or trends observed during the reporting period.
Key Provisions:
- Mandates the Bristol County Sheriff's Office to prepare and submit a quarterly population report for the Bristol County Correctional Facility
- Requires the report to include the total inmate population, as well as breakdowns by age, gender, and other relevant demographics
- Directs the Sheriff's Office to analyze and comment on any notable changes or trends in the facility's population during the quarter
Affected Parties and Impacts: The primary affected party is the Bristol County Sheriff's Office, which would be responsible for collecting, analyzing, and reporting the required data on the correctional facility's population. This information could be used by policymakers, criminal justice reform advocates, and the general public to better understand the dynamics and trends within the county's incarcerated population.
Procedural and Timeline Considerations: This bill has been placed on file, indicating that it has not yet been actively considered or voted on by the legislature. The next step would be for the bill to be taken up and potentially referred to a committee for further review and potential amendments before any floor vote.