Mike Capuano voted Nay (Passage) on this Legislation.
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Title: FIRST STEP Act
Vote to pass a bill that amends certain prison reform laws related to incentivized early release.
Academic classes and mentoring;
Classes on morals and ethics;
Substance abuse treatment; or
Vocational training.
Specifies that incarcerated individuals can earn 10 days of time credits for every 30 days of successful participation in evidence-based recidivism reduction programs that may be used toward their early release goals (Title I, Sec. 101).
Prohibits undocumented immigrants from earning time off credits for successful participation and completion of evidence-based recidivism reduction programs (Title I, Sec. 101).
Prohibits the use of arm and leg restraints on pregnant prisoners throughout the course of the pregnancy, labor, and postpartum recovery periods (Title III, Sec. 301).
Requires incarcerated individuals serve out their sentences at prison locations not further than 500 miles from the incarcerated individuals primary residence (Title IV, Sec. 401).
Title: FIRST STEP Act