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Introduced
02/19/2026
02/19/2026
In Committee
02/19/2026
02/19/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
194th General Court
Bill Summary
Limiting the use of prison labor
AI Summary
This bill amends Chapter 125 of the General Laws to prohibit the transfer of any inmate or prisoner outside of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts for the purpose of engaging in labor, unless the Governor declares an emergency in another state or territory that necessitates such transfers and the inmate or prisoner voluntarily agrees in writing to the transfer. The bill clarifies that this restriction does not prevent the transfer of inmates for reasons other than labor, as permitted by existing law.
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Other Sponsors (1)
Joint Committee on the Judiciary (Joint)
Last Action
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling (on 02/19/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H5125 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H5125.pdf |
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