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S 2944 Massachusetts Senate · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)

An Act establishing a jail and prison construction moratorium

Summary
February, , 2026 -- The committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2114) of Joanne M. Comerford, Rebecca L. Rausch, Michael J. Barrett, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a jail and prison construction moratorium, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2944).
Issues: ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesHalts state spending on new jail/prison construction, restricting budget allocation for corrections infrastructure.90% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeHalts new prison construction, reducing incarceration capacity aligns with criminal justice reform goals of decreasing prison populations.85% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Feb 2026
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Introduced Feb 9, 2026 Last action Feb 9, 2026
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Feb 9, 2026
Upper · Passed
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
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Feb 9, 2026
Upper · Passed
Reported from the committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight
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0 primary · 15 co-sponsors

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