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The 193rd General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Bill H.1795 193rd (Current)

An Act establishing a jail and prison construction moratorium

By Representative Tyler of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1795) of Chynah Tyler and others relative to establishing a jail and prison construction moratorium. The Judiciary.

Bill Information

Presenter:
Chynah Tyler

Emergency Preamble

Whereas, The deferred operation of this act would tend to defeat its purpose, which is to establish an immediate prison and jail moratorium, therefore it is hereby declared to be an emergency law, necessary for the immediate preservation of the public safety and health.

Bill History

Displaying 4 actions for Bill H.1795
Date Branch Action
2/16/2023 House Referred to the committee on The Judiciary
2/16/2023 Senate Senate concurred
7/19/2023 Joint Hearing scheduled for 07/25/2023 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2
6/5/2024 House Accompanied a study order, see H4517

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