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The 194th General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Bill H.3422 194th (Current)

An Act establishing a jail and prison construction moratorium

By Representative Tyler of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3422) of Chynah Tyler and others relative to establishing a jail and prison construction moratorium. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.

Bill Information

Presenter:
Chynah Tyler
Status:
Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means

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.

Docket History

Displaying 5 actions for Bill HD.523
Branch Action
2/27/2025 House Referred to the committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight
2/27/2025 Senate Senate concurred
5/7/2025 Joint Hearing scheduled for 05/13/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2
7/30/2025 House Reporting date extended to Wednesday, December 3, 2025
10/30/2025 House Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means

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