An Act establishing a jail and prison construction moratorium
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill establishes a moratorium on the construction of new jails and prisons in Massachusetts. It aims to temporarily halt any planned projects related to expanding correctional facilities. The legislation was referred to the Senate Committee on Ways and Means following a report from the State Administration and Regulatory Oversight Committee. Similar bills have been proposed in the past, indicating ongoing interest in this issue.
Key provisions
- A temporary halt to the construction of new jails and prisons.
- The moratorium applies to all planned correctional facility projects.
- The bill was referred to the Senate Committee on Ways and Means for consideration.
- The legislation is based on a petition and previous bills with similar aims.
- No specific timeline for the moratorium is outlined in the text.
- The bill is part of a series of similar proposals.
Who is affected
- The Massachusetts Department of Correction
- Local law enforcement agencies
- Correctional facility construction companies
- Taxpayers (potentially, due to reduced spending on new facilities)
- Individuals involved in the criminal justice system
Notable changes
- This bill introduces a temporary pause on jail and prison construction, a strategy used in previous legislative attempts.
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Sponsors
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16 on record
Primary sponsor
Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight
Cosponsors
Danillo A. Sena
James B. Eldridge
Joanne M. Comerford
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