An Act establishing a jail and prison construction moratorium
By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2030) of Joanne M. Comerford, Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Jack Patrick Lewis, Erika Uyterhoeven and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a jail and prison construction moratorium. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
Bill Information
Bill Information
- Presenter:
- Joanne M. Comerford
- Status:
- Referred to Senate Committee on Ways and Means
Emergency Preamble
Whereas, The deferred operation of this act would tend to defeat its purposes, which are to forthwith 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
| Date | Branch | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 3/29/2021 | Senate | Referred to the committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight |
| 3/29/2021 | House | House concurred |
| 7/8/2021 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 07/20/2021 from 10:30 AM-01:30 PM in Virtual Hearing |
| 1/24/2022 | Senate | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means |
| 1/3/2023 | Senate | No further action taken |
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