The bill amends Massachusetts General Laws, specifically Chapter 126, Section 40, to enhance the reporting requirements for sheriffs regarding the population of jails and houses of correction. It mandates that sheriffs provide a comprehensive quarterly population report that includes detailed data for each individual committed to a jail or house of correction, such as identifiers like probation central file number, state identification number, race and ethnicity, and offense-based tracking number. The reports must be submitted to key public safety officials without any identifying information about individual inmates. Additionally, the bill introduces new legal language to improve the management and reporting of inmate admissions and releases in Essex County, emphasizing the collection of demographic details and the length of stay for inmates to enhance transparency and accountability in the correctional system.

Furthermore, the bill specifies the deletion of outdated legal language that may no longer be relevant, streamlining the legal framework to facilitate better understanding and implementation of the law. It aims to improve the overall efficiency of the correctional system while promoting equitable treatment of all individuals within the facility. The proposed changes reflect a commitment to enhancing the quality of data collected, which is crucial for assessing the effectiveness of rehabilitation programs and ensuring that the rights of inmates are respected and upheld throughout their incarceration.