The bill aims to enhance the reporting requirements for the Massachusetts Sheriffs' Offices concerning the population of jails and houses of correction. It mandates that sheriffs collect and report specific data points for each individual committed, including their probation central file number, state identification number, race and ethnicity, and offense-based tracking number, among other details related to admission and release. Additionally, the bill requires the compilation of aggregate data into a quarterly report submitted to state officials, ensuring that no identifying information about individual inmates is disclosed. Key definitions for data points such as the Probation Central File Number, State Identification Number, and Offense-Based Tracking Number are also included, while acknowledging that certain data points, like case disposition and bail amount, are not owned by the Sheriffs' Offices.

Furthermore, the bill proposes amendments to current laws regarding the management and reporting of inmate admissions and releases in Middlesex County. It emphasizes the collection of demographic information, including race and ethnicity, and details on the length of stay and earned time credits for inmates. The new legal language aims to improve transparency and accountability within the correctional system by ensuring comprehensive data collection and systematic reporting. The bill also includes provisions for regular audits and updates to data management systems, reflecting a commitment to better understand and address the needs of diverse communities within the criminal justice system.