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MA H 2636

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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

Massachusetts · 2025-2026 Regular Session (194th General Court) · lower

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Did MA H 2636 pass?

Not yet. MA H 2636 is in committee and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2026-04-23): Accompanied a study order, see H5322 (under House Rule 27)

What is MA H 2636 about?

By Representatives Holmes of Boston and Uyterhoeven of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2636) of Russell E. Holmes, Erika Uyterhoeven and others for legislation to authorize 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.

Description

By Representatives Holmes of Boston and Uyterhoeven of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2636) of Russell E. Holmes, Erika Uyterhoeven and others for legislation to authorize 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.

Introduced
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Latest action
2026-04-23 — Accompanied a study order, see H5322 (under House Rule 27)
Bill type
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Sponsors

  • Russell E. Holmescosponsor
  • Erika Uyterhoevencosponsor
  • Natalie M. Higginscosponsor
  • Lindsay N. Sabadosacosponsor
  • Danillo A. Senacosponsor
  • Samantha Montañocosponsor
  • James B. Eldridgecosponsor
  • Bud L. Williamscosponsor
  • Christopher J. Worrellcosponsor
  • David Henry Argosky LeBoeufcosponsor
  • Vanna Howardcosponsor
  • Estela A. Reyescosponsor
  • Marjorie C. Deckercosponsor
  • Carmine Lawrence Gentilecosponsor

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Action timeline

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  1. 2026-04-23

    Accompanied a study order, see H5322 (under House Rule 27)

  2. 2025-10-15

    Hearing rescheduled to 10/15/2025 from 01:00 PM-06:20 PM in A-2 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time

  3. 2025-10-15

    Hearing rescheduled to 10/15/2025 from 01:00 PM-06:00 PM in A-2 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time

  4. 2025-10-01

    Hearing scheduled for 10/15/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2

  5. 2025-06-20

    Hearing scheduled for 06/26/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2

  6. 2025-02-27

    Senate concurred

  7. 2025-02-27

    Referred to the committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security

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Official source

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H2636

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