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 requires sheriffs to compile and submit quarterly reports detailing various data points for each individual committed to their facilities. This includes identifiers such as probation central file numbers, state identification numbers, race and ethnicity, and offense-based tracking numbers, while ensuring that no identifying information about individual inmates is included. The bill also establishes new definitions for critical data points and notes the limitations of the Sheriffs' Offices in reporting certain data that originates from the Trial Court.

Furthermore, the bill proposes amendments to improve the management and reporting of inmate admissions and releases in the Berkshire region, emphasizing the collection of demographic details and the tracking of time spent in custody and earned time credits. It aims to enhance transparency and accountability within the correctional system by ensuring comprehensive data collection and reporting. The bill also introduces new legal language to clarify inmate admission and release processes while removing outdated provisions, ultimately streamlining operations and improving the efficiency of the justice system. Additionally, it focuses on enhancing the tracking and evaluation of rehabilitation programs offered to inmates, ensuring equitable access and monitoring their effectiveness in reducing recidivism rates.