MA H1791

All sentences to houses of correction, jails, or state prisons would include mandatory post-release supervision equal to 25% of the maximum incarceration term, with a minimum of 9 months

Individuals sentenced to one year or less would be supervised by the Office of the Commissioner of Probation; those with longer sentences would be supervised by the Parole Board

Early termination of supervision would be available after successfully completing 9 months, based on criteria including employment, housing, and completion of treatment programs

Violations could result in increased supervision, intermediate sanctions, or re-incarceration for the remaining supervision period; drug/alcohol violations would extend supervision to accommodate substance abuse treatment

The provisions would take effect January 1, 2026, and apply only to offenses committed on or after that date