MA H871

Bill

MA H871

Relative to the use of telephones in places of detention

Introduced
01/23/2017

In Committee
01/23/2017

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to the use of telephones by persons in detention facilities. The Judiciary.

AI Summary

This bill amends Section 33A of Chapter 276 of the Massachusetts General Laws to provide accused individuals in detention facilities the opportunity to place a second call to make arrangements for the care of a dependent person or pet, in addition to the existing right to make a call to access the services of an attorney.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Louis Kafka (D),

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4874 (on 08/09/2018)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H871

(2 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H871
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H871.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H4874	Judiciary Study Order	Discharged to the committee on House Rules	Replaced by
H966	Relative to telephone service for inmates in all correctional and other penal institutions in the Commonwealth	Accompanied a study order, see H4874	Similar To

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