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 mandates that sheriffs provide a comprehensive quarterly population report that includes detailed data for each individual committed, such as their probation central file number, state identification number, race and ethnicity, and offense-based tracking number. These reports must be submitted to key public safety officials without any identifying information about individual inmates. The bill also introduces new definitions for critical data points and acknowledges that certain data, like case disposition and bail information, are managed by the Trial Court rather than the Sheriffs' Offices.

Additionally, the bill aims to modernize the legal framework governing inmate admissions and releases, focusing on transparency and accountability within the criminal justice system. It emphasizes the importance of tracking demographic data alongside legal proceedings to address disparities among different racial and ethnic groups. The bill proposes the deletion of outdated legal language that may hinder effective inmate record management and introduces new provisions for better categorization of inmates based on their legal status and demographics. Overall, the bill seeks to improve the fairness and effectiveness of the criminal justice system in Massachusetts by ensuring timely updates on case statuses and enhancing the management of inmate programming within correctional facilities.