The bill amends Chapter 42-56 of the General Laws by introducing a new section titled "Conjugal visits," which establishes standards and procedures for allowing conjugal visits in state correctional facilities. Key provisions include that these visits will not be recorded or monitored by video surveillance, the exchange of contraband is strictly prohibited, visits shall have a maximum duration of four hours, and inmates are allowed up to six conjugal visits per year. The warden or building director has the discretion to suspend conjugal visits, ensuring that an inmate is awarded at least one visit per calendar year unless deemed a danger to themselves or others.

The bill also outlines the scheduling process for conjugal visits, which requires adherence to specific visitation rules, including registering in the inmate visitation system, submitting a marriage certificate, completing a visitor registration form, confirming the visit with the specific state correctional facility, and following the facility's visitation rules. The Department of Corrections is tasked with promulgating and enforcing rules and regulations governing conjugal visits and providing guidance and training to correctional facility staff regarding the implementation of these policies. The act is set to take effect on January 1, 2026.