H 2656·MA·house
An Act to promote rehabilitation including guaranteed health, treatment, and safety for incarcerated LGBTQI+ People
Reported by CommitteeFiled Feb 27, 2025
Sponsor: Jack Patrick Lewis
Latest Action
House: Committee recommended bill ought to pass and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
Apr 15, 2026
Summary
The bill creates a dedicated LGBTQI+ coordinator at every state and county correctional facility and adds new rules for intake, housing, health care, and programming for LGBTQI+ people in custody. It also mandates public reporting of aggregated data, stronger PREA compliance, and cultural‑competency training for staff. The goal is to improve safety, health, and dignity for LGBTQI+ incarcerated persons.
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