The Senate Ways and Means version of the criminal justice reform bill includes a number of improvements, both technical and substantive. Here are the most important substantive changes.
Rep. tells senators he likes their bump stock plan
Coverage of the Joint Public Safety and Homeland Security Committee hearing on bump stock devices via the State House News Service
Watch Sen. Brownsberger Talk Criminal Justice Reform on NECN’s The Take w/ Sue O’Connell
The interview touched on several aspects of the Senate’s proposed reform package, including provisions related to restrictive housing, primary caretakers, criminal records, and collateral consequences.
Is 10 years in Massachusetts solitary confinement torture?
The Boston Globe dives into the proposed changes to solitary confinement included in the Senate’s criminal justice reform package.
Hearing On Banning Bump Stocks Held On Beacon Hill
WBUR reports on the Joint Public Safety and Homeland Security Committee’s hearing on banning bump stock devices for firearms.
State legislators produce sweeping criminal justice reform bill
Coverage of the October 12 Rally for Reform via The Bay State Banner