An Act relative to role-playing games in correctional facilities

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An Act relative to role-playing games in correctional facilities

An Act relative to role-playing games in correctional facilities By Representative Lewis of Framingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No.

What This Bill Does

• An Act relative to role-playing games in correctional facilities By Representative Lewis of Framingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No.
• 4124) of Jack Patrick Lewis and Samantha Montaño relative to role-playing games in correctional facilities.
• Public Safety and Homeland Security.

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Official Summary Text

An Act relative to role-playing games in correctional facilities
By Representative Lewis of Framingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4124) of Jack Patrick Lewis and Samantha Montaño relative to role-playing games in correctional facilities. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

Current Bill Text

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Bill H.4124

SECTION 1. Chapter 127 of the General Laws is hereby amended by adding the following section:-

Section 172. (a) Notwithstanding any general or special law or regulation to the contrary, a correctional facility shall not prohibit an inmate from playing or participating in roll-playing games, including but not limited to Dungeons & Dragons and similar games, during any regularly-allotted period of leisure or recreation afforded to the inmate.

(b) A correctional facility may adopt written policies to implement this section.

SECTION 2. This act shall take effect 90 days after passage.

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