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MA H1795

MA H1795
Establishing a jail and prison construction moratorium


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Introduced
02/16/2023
In Committee
02/16/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024

Introduced Session

193rd General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to establishing a jail and prison construction moratorium. The Judiciary.

AI Summary

This bill establishes a moratorium on the construction, expansion, or renovation of correctional facilities and detention centers in the state. It prohibits state and public agencies from engaging in any activities related to the planning, design, acquisition, or construction of new facilities, as well as the expansion or conversion of existing facilities. The moratorium is intended to be in effect for 5 years, after which the law will be repealed, allowing normal operations to resume.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (29)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4517 (on 06/05/2024)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H1795
BillText https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H1795.pdf
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