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Introduced
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
In Committee
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
193rd General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to protect inmate safety and the expenditure of state funds. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
AI Summary
This bill aims to protect inmate safety and ensure the responsible expenditure of state funds. It amends Chapter 127 of the General Laws to prohibit the transport of inmates or prisoners outside of Massachusetts for the purposes of labor or public/community service programming, unless there is a bona fide public health or safety emergency. In such cases, the sheriff must file a detailed description of the purpose, transportation, duration, housing, security, and estimated cost with the Secretary of Administration and Finance and the Secretary of the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security, and obtain their written approval before commencing the transport.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see S2773 (on 05/13/2024)
Official Document
bill text
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S1479 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S1479.pdf |
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