The bill amends Massachusetts General Laws, specifically Chapter 126, Section 40, to enhance the reporting requirements for jails and houses of correction. It introduces a new section titled "Overview of Quarterly Population Report for the Individual Massachusetts Sheriffs' Offices," which mandates sheriffs to record and report specific data for each individual committed to their facilities, including identifiers such as probation central file number, state identification number, race and ethnicity, and offense-based tracking number. These reports must be aggregated quarterly and submitted to public safety officials without identifying information about individual inmates. The bill also includes new definitions for critical data points and notes the limitations of the Sheriffs' Offices in reporting certain data points, such as case disposition and bail information, which are controlled by the Trial Court.

Additionally, the bill emphasizes the importance of programming and rehabilitation efforts within the Worcester County Sheriff's Office, detailing various educational and skill-building programs available to inmates, such as Digital Literacy, Anger Management, and Relapse Prevention. It aims to improve the effectiveness of these programs by tracking participant demographics and their progress, thereby fostering a more rehabilitative environment. The overall goal of the bill is to enhance transparency and accountability in the correctional system, improve rehabilitation outcomes, and reduce recidivism rates by ensuring that inmates receive tailored support based on their needs and backgrounds.