H2734
An Act to repeal pay-to-stay fees
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Bill overview
This bill seeks to eliminate ‘pay-to-stay’ fees, which are charges imposed on incarcerated individuals for the cost of their care and accommodation. Currently, these fees are deducted from incarcerated individuals’ accounts. The bill proposes to repeal this practice, aiming to reduce financial burdens on those held in correctional facilities. It is intended to ensure that incarcerated individuals are not penalized financially for their housing and care.
Key provisions
- Repeal of ‘pay-to-stay’ fees for incarcerated individuals.
- Elimination of deductions from incarcerated individuals’ accounts for the cost of their care.
- Removal of financial penalties associated with housing and accommodation within correctional facilities.
Who is affected
- Incarcerated individuals
- Correctional facilities
- Families of incarcerated individuals
Notable changes
- This bill represents a change from the current system where incarcerated individuals are charged for their housing and care.
- It removes a potential financial hardship for individuals within the correctional system.
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Primary sponsor
Christopher J. Worrell
Cosponsor
Christopher J. Worrell
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Bill H.2734 194th (Current)
An Act to repeal pay-to-stay fees
By Representative Worrell of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2734) of Christopher J. Worrell relative to deductions for costs associated with the care and accommodation of incarcerated individuals. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Presenter: Christopher J. Worrell Status: Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means
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Bill History
Displaying 6 actions for Bill H.2734
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 10/1/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 10/15/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2 |
| 10/15/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 10/15/2025 from 01:00 PM-06:00 PM in A-2 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time |
| 10/15/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 10/15/2025 from 01:00 PM-06:20 PM in A-2 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time |
| 1/27/2026 | House | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means |
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