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 compile and submit quarterly reports detailing various data points for each individual committed to their facilities, including probation central file numbers, state identification numbers, race and ethnicity, and offense-based tracking numbers. These reports must not contain identifying information about individual inmates and are to be submitted to key public safety officials and committees. The bill also includes new definitions for critical data points and notes that certain required data, such as case disposition and bail amounts, are sourced from the Trial Court rather than the Sheriffs' Offices.

Additionally, the bill proposes amendments to improve the management of admissions and releases in correctional facilities, emphasizing the accurate recording of inmate demographics, including race and ethnicity, as well as booking and release dates. It seeks to delete outdated provisions that may hinder effective tracking of inmate information and introduces new legal language to enhance the tracking of earned time credits and the length of stay for inmates. The bill also focuses on the management and reporting of inmate programming, requiring detailed reporting on participation rates and outcomes in rehabilitation programs, with an emphasis on demographic data to ensure equitable access. Overall, the proposed changes aim to foster a more equitable and efficient correctional system through improved data management practices and enhanced transparency and accountability.