H 1703
An Act relative to prison mitigation
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Bill overview
This bill proposes to create a Prison Mitigation Fund to assist cities and towns that host Department of Correction facilities. The fund aims to help these communities address the challenges associated with having correctional facilities nearby, such as economic impacts and community strain. It’s intended to provide resources for local improvements and support services. The bill is currently under consideration by the Massachusetts legislature.
Key provisions
- Establishes a Prison Mitigation Fund.
- The fund is intended to benefit cities and towns hosting Department of Correction facilities.
- The fund’s purpose is to address negative impacts of correctional facilities.
- The bill is currently under consideration by the Massachusetts legislature.
- The Judiciary Committee is reviewing the bill.
Who is affected
- Cities and towns in Massachusetts
- Department of Correction facilities
- Residents of communities with correctional facilities
Notable changes
- Creates a new funding mechanism for impacted communities.
- Addresses the economic and social challenges of housing correctional facilities.
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Primary sponsor
Dennis C. Gallagher
Cosponsors
Dennis C. Gallagher
Jonathan D. Zlotnik
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Bill H.1703 194th (Current)
An Act relative to prison mitigation
By Representative Gallagher of Bridgewater, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1703) of Dennis C. Gallagher for legislation to establish a prison mitigation fund for cities and towns hosting Department of Correction facilities. The Judiciary.
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Presenter: Dennis C. Gallagher
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Bill History
Displaying 6 actions for Bill H.1703
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on The Judiciary |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 4/29/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 05/06/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2 |
| 10/20/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 05/06/2025 from 01:00 PM-04:00 PM in A-2 |
| House | Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order | |
| 3/26/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H5281 (under House Rule 27) |
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