The bill mandates the Massachusetts Department of Correction, in collaboration with the Massachusetts Sheriffs Association, to produce biannual operational capacity reports that detail the usage and status of correctional facilities. These reports will include comprehensive data such as an inventory of buildings used for housing inmates, changes in housing unit purposes, original design capacities, average daily recreation time, and average inmate counts. The reports must also specify the occupancy status of all buildings, indicating whether they are occupied, unoccupied but available, or no longer habitable. Notable insertions in the bill include the requirement to aggregate housing units with similar features for reporting and the emphasis on the Sheriffs Association's role in providing necessary data.

Additionally, the bill introduces new legal language that clarifies the operational status of various housing units, including designations for specific populations and the removal of outdated references to non-habitable spaces. It highlights the importance of maintaining accurate records regarding the capacity and condition of facilities, with specific terms like "Overflow" and "Occupied" being added to enhance clarity. The bill aims to modernize the operational framework of correctional facilities, focusing on a rehabilitative approach and ensuring that the facilities can effectively accommodate varying inmate populations while maintaining safety and security standards.