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MA S2821

MA S2821
Establishing a jail and prison construction moratorium


summary

Introduced
06/21/2024
In Committee
06/21/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024

Introduced Session

193rd General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to establish a jail and prison construction moratorium, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2821).

AI Summary

This bill establishes a jail and prison construction moratorium, prohibiting state and public agencies from studying, planning, designing, acquiring, leasing, or constructing new correctional facilities or detention centers, expanding the capacity of existing facilities, or converting parts of existing facilities for the purpose of detention or incarceration. However, it allows county sheriffs to transfer up to 30 beds from a closed county jail and regional lockup facility to an existing county correctional facility within the same county. The bill also includes provisions for the repeal of certain sections after a 5-year period.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (20)

Other Sponsors (1)

Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight (Joint)

Last Action

No further action taken (on 12/31/2024)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S2821
BillText https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S2821.pdf
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