Massachusetts bills · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)
Massachusetts S 2944
An Act establishing a jail and prison construction moratorium
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight
Cosponsors (15)
- Joanne M. Comerford (Democratic)
- Rebecca L. Rausch (Democratic)
- Michael J. Barrett (Democratic)
- Jason M. Lewis (Democratic)
- Mike Connolly (Democratic)
- Patricia D. Jehlen (Democratic)
- Sal N. DiDomenico (Democratic)
- James B. Eldridge (Democratic)
- Manny Cruz (Democratic)
- Liz Miranda (Democratic)
- Russell E. Holmes (Democratic)
- Danillo A. Sena (Democratic)
- Pavel M. Payano (Democratic)
- Vanna Howard (Democratic)
- Nick Collins (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Massachusetts legislature· 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).
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Feb 9, 2026 · Senate
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means - Feb 9, 2026 · Senate
New draft of S2114 - Feb 9, 2026 · Senate
Reported from the committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight