Budget Amendment ID: FY2022-S3-651

EPS 651

DOC Release

Messrs. Fattman and Tarr moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 8900-0001, by striking out the following language:- “the commissioner of correction shall release, transition to home confinement or furlough individuals in the care and custody of the department who can be safely released, transitioned to home confinement or furloughed with prioritization given to populations most vulnerable to serious medical outcomes associated with the 2019 novel coronavirus according to the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s guidelines; provided further, that the department shall consider, but shall not be limited to considering: (a) the use of home confinement without exclusion pursuant to chapter 211F of the General Laws; (b) the expedition of medical parole petition review by superintendents and the commissioner; (c) the use of furlough; (d) the maximization of good time by eliminating mandates for participation in programming for those close to their release dates; and (e) awarding credits to provide further remission from time of sentence for time served during periods of declared public health emergencies impacting the operation of prisons; provided further, that”

And by striking out the following language:- “use of the mechanisms for release, home confinement or furlough stated in this item”

And by striking out the following language:- “by the use of the mechanisms for release, home confinement or furlough stated in this item”.