Massachusetts bills · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)
Massachusetts S 1725
An Act creating an independent correctional oversight office to facilitate the recommendations of the Special Legislative Commission on Structural Racism in Correctional Facilities of the Commonwealth
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Liz Miranda (Democratic)
Cosponsors (9)
- Russell E. Holmes (Democratic)
- James B. Eldridge (Democratic)
- Patricia D. Jehlen (Democratic)
- Robyn K. Kennedy (Democratic)
- Adam Gómez (Democratic)
- Joanne M. Comerford (Democratic)
- Erika Uyterhoeven (Democratic)
- Vanna Howard (Democratic)
- Pavel M. Payano (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Massachusetts legislature· summary
By Ms. Miranda, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1725) of Liz Miranda, Russell E. Holmes, James B. Eldridge and Patricia D. Jehlen for legislation to create an independent correctional oversight office to facilitate the recommendations of the Special Legislative Commission on Structural Racism in Correctional Facilities of the Commonwealth. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
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Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Apr 1, 2026 · Senate
Committee recommended ought to pass and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means - Jan 22, 2026 · Senate
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Rules of the two branches, acting concurrently - Oct 15, 2025 · Legislature
Hearing rescheduled to 10/15/2025 from 01:00 PM-06:20 PM in A-2 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time - Oct 15, 2025 · Legislature
Hearing rescheduled to 10/15/2025 from 01:00 PM-06:00 PM in A-2 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time - Oct 1, 2025 · Legislature
Hearing scheduled for 10/15/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2 - Feb 27, 2025 · House
House concurred - Feb 27, 2025 · Senate
Referred to the committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security