H 3310
An Act to study a post-conviction evidence retention facility
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Bill overview
This bill directs the Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance to conduct a feasibility study and produce a report. The study will examine the potential costs and benefits of establishing a facility to store evidence from post-conviction proceedings in Massachusetts. The goal is to determine if such a facility is viable and, if so, what it would entail.
Key provisions
- Authorize the Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance to conduct a feasibility study.
- Require the study to assess the costs and benefits of a post-conviction evidence retention facility.
- Instruct the Division to prepare and submit a report detailing the findings of the study.
- The study will focus on construction or leasing options for the facility.
- The facility would be located within the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Who is affected
- Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance
- Criminal justice system
- Individuals involved in post-conviction proceedings
Notable changes
- This bill initiates a study rather than enacting any specific changes to existing laws.
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Primary sponsor
Mark J. Cusack
Cosponsor
Mark J. Cusack
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Bill H.3310 194th (Current)
An Act to study a post-conviction evidence retention facility
By Representative Cusack of Braintree, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3310) of Mark J. Cusack for legislation to authorize the Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance to complete a feasibility study and report regarding the costs and benefits of constructing or leasing a post-conviction evidence retention facility in the Commonwealth. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
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Presenter: Mark J. Cusack
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Displaying 8 actions for Bill H.3310
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 10/17/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 10/29/2025 from 10:30 AM-01:00 PM in A-2 |
| 10/28/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 10/29/2025 from 10:30 AM-11:45 PM in A-2 |
| 10/28/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 10/29/2025 from 10:30 AM-11:45 AM in A-2 |
| 10/29/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 10/29/2025 from 10:30 AM-01:45 PM in A-2 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time |
| 10/29/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 10/29/2025 from 10:30 AM-01:10 PM in A-2 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time |
| 3/9/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H5184 |
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