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The 193rd General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Bill H.1905 192nd (2021 - 2022)

An Act establishing a jail and prison construction moratorium

By Ms. Tyler of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1905) 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 forthwith 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.

Docket History

Displaying 8 actions for Bill HD.3824
Date Branch Action
3/29/2021 House Referred to the committee on The Judiciary
3/29/2021 Senate Senate concurred
9/28/2021 Joint Hearing scheduled for 10/05/2021 from 10:00 AM-02:00 PM in Virtual Hearing
2/3/2022 House Reporting date extended to Friday April 15, 2022, pending concurrence
3/24/2022 Senate Senate concurred
4/19/2022 House Reporting date extended to Thursday June 30, 2022, pending concurrence
6/9/2022 Senate Senate concurred
10/27/2022 House Accompanied a study order, see H5173

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