The bill amends Massachusetts General Laws, specifically Chapter 126, Section 40, to enhance the reporting requirements for sheriffs regarding jail and house of correction populations. 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. Additionally, the bill includes a "Data Definitions & Disclaimer" section that clarifies critical data points and notes that certain information, such as case disposition and bail amounts, is managed by the Trial Court rather than the Sheriffs' Offices.

Furthermore, the bill proposes amendments to improve the management and reporting of inmate admissions and releases in Norfolk, emphasizing the collection of demographic data on race and ethnicity. It introduces new legal language to track the time served by inmates and credits earned for good behavior, streamlining the release process. The bill also enhances programming and services in the Norfolk correctional facility by including provisions for educational and rehabilitative programs such as Hi-SET preparation, vocational training, and mental health services, while removing specific limitations on program eligibility to ensure broader access. Overall, the bill aims to improve transparency, accountability, and outcomes within the correctional system.