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MA H2422
MA H2422Relative to the security of exercise equipment and free weights in correctional institutions
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Introduced
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
In Committee
05/22/2024
05/22/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
193rd General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to the security of exercise equipment and free weights in correctional institutions. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
AI Summary
This bill, known as "Matt's Law," amends the General Laws to require the superintendent of correctional institutions to ensure that all exercise equipment accessible to inmates is secured to prevent its removal, and that inmates in medium or maximum-security facilities do not have access to free weights. This is intended to enhance the security and safety of these facilities.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (31)
Steve Xiarhos (R)*,
Jay Barrows (R),
Donnie Berthiaume (R),
Nick Collins (D),
Angelo D'Emilia (R),
David DeCoste (R),
Peter Durant (R),
Rodney Elliott (D),
Kim Ferguson (R),
Paul Frost (R),
Susan Gifford (R),
Anne Gobi (D),
Jim Hawkins (D),
Steven Howitt (R),
Brad Jones (R),
Hannah Kane (R),
Kathy LaNatra (D),
Joe McGonagle (D),
Joe McKenna (R),
Paul McMurtry (D),
Mike Moore (D),
Dave Muradian (R),
Brian Murray (D),
Kelly Pease (R),
Angelo Puppolo (D),
Todd Smola (R),
Mike Soter (R),
Jeff Turco (D),
Marcus Vaughn (R),
Dave Vieira (R),
Donald Wong (R),
Last Action
No further action taken (on 12/31/2024)
Bill Topics
Law, Crime, and Family Issues
- ‐ Prisons and Correctional Institutions
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H2422 | 03/14/2023 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H2422.pdf | 03/14/2023 |
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