The bill mandates Massachusetts Sheriffs' Offices to provide detailed quarterly population reports as outlined in Chapter 126, Section 40 of the Massachusetts General Laws. These reports must include comprehensive data on 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, while ensuring that no identifying information about individual inmates is disclosed. The bill also clarifies that certain data points, like case disposition and bail information, are not maintained by the Sheriffs' Offices but are sourced from the Trial Court. The Massachusetts Sheriffs Association is working with the Trial Court and the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security to enhance the electronic retrieval and reporting of these metrics.

Furthermore, the bill introduces amendments to existing laws concerning the management and reporting of inmate programming and rehabilitation efforts, particularly within Hampshire correctional facilities. It emphasizes the importance of tracking participant demographics and the types of programs inmates are enrolled in, such as educational and therapeutic initiatives. The bill aims to improve transparency and accountability by requiring detailed reporting on inmate participation, including admission types and completion statuses. Additionally, it seeks to streamline the documentation of inmate progress in rehabilitation programs and collect data on program effectiveness to inform future policy decisions, ultimately fostering a rehabilitative environment and reducing recidivism.