Massachusetts bills · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)
Massachusetts H 2685
An Act to improve transparency and accountability in correctional facilities
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
No sponsor recorded.
Cosponsors (3)
- David M. Rogers (Democratic)
- Marjorie C. Decker (Democratic)
- Patrick Joseph Kearney (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Massachusetts legislature· summary
By Representatives Rogers of Cambridge and Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2685) of David M. Rogers, Marjorie C. Decker and Patrick Joseph Kearney relative to the right of persons incarcerated in correctional institutions, state prisons, jails or houses of correction to confer with news media representative. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Mar 19, 2026 · House
Accompanied a study order, see H5254 (under House Rule 27) - Jun 20, 2025 · Legislature
Hearing scheduled for 06/26/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2 - Feb 27, 2025 · Senate
Senate concurred - Feb 27, 2025 · House
Referred to the committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security