MA S 1639
in committeeAn Act protecting inmate safety and the expenditure of state funds
Massachusetts · 2025-2026 Regular Session (194th General Court) · upper
Quick answers
Did MA S 1639 pass?
Not yet. MA S 1639 is in committee as of 2025-12-04 and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2025-12-04): Accompanied a study order, see S2798
What is MA S 1639 about?
By Mr. Barrett, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1639) of Michael J. Barrett for legislation to protect inmate safety and the expenditure of state funds. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
Who sponsors MA S 1639?
Michael J. Barrett is the primary sponsor of MA S 1639.
Description
By Mr. Barrett, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1639) of Michael J. Barrett for legislation to protect inmate safety and the expenditure of state funds. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
- Introduced
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- Latest action
- 2025-12-04 — Accompanied a study order, see S2798
- Bill type
- bill
- Last updated
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Sponsors
- Michael J. Barrettprimary
Committees
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Action timeline
2025-02-27
Referred to the committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security
referral-committee
2025-02-27
House concurred
2025-06-20
Hearing scheduled for 06/26/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2
2025-12-04
Accompanied a study order, see S2798
Versions
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Documents
Votes
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Related bills
- Replaces: SD 1590
Official source
Attribution
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