The Massachusetts Parole Board

On December 14, 2021 the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Massachusetts reached a resolution under Title II of the ADA of an allegation that the parole board in Massachusetts requires prospective parolees with substance use disorder (SUD) who are not taking medicine to start treat their SUD with a particular medication without an individualized assessment or reasonable modification.  The agreement includes a new policy for parolees with SUD, training staff, review by the Department of relevant policies or procedures, and annual reports to the Department.