Decarceration During an Infectious Disease Pandemic

Year: 2021

Resolution Number: 26

Action Taken: Disapproved

Status:

Author(s): Jennifer Byk, Arjun Chadha, Moustafa Hadi, Jessyca Judge, Man Yee Keung, Remonda Khalil, Darian Mills, Chan Nguyen, Melanie Valentin, Will Vander Pols, and Francis Yang

Sponsor: Sanjay Das

On behalf of: Medical Student Section

Committee: B (Legislation)

Resolved Section(s):
RESOLVED: That MSMS support reducing the incarcerated population during an infectious disease pandemic by way of restricted admission of pre-trial detainees, expedited release of pre-trial detainees, and compassionate release of individuals at low risk of reincarceration.

Fiscal Note: $500

Resolution: View PDF for Decarceration During an Infectious Disease Pandemic

For More Information, Contact:

Stacey Hettiger , Director
Health Care Delivery
517-336-5732
shettiger@msms.org