Massachusetts 190th Legislature (2017-2018) Status: In Committee 12 D cosponsors

S 1296 — An Act to promote humane conditions of confinement

Last action — Accompanied a study order, see S2313

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 190th Legislature (2017-2018). It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1296) of Cynthia S. Creem, Ruth B. Balser, Jason M. Lewis, Jack Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote humane conditions of confinement. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

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Action History

  1. Accompanied a study order, see S2313

  2. Hearing rescheduled to 01/30/2018 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1

  3. Hearing scheduled for 01/30/2018 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2

  4. House concurred

  5. Discharged to the committee on The Judiciary

  6. House concurred

  7. Referred to the committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security

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1 sponsors · 17 co-sponsors · 186 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (17)

Not signed on (186)

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Frequently asked questions

What does S 1296 do?
By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1296) of Cynthia S. Creem, Ruth B. Balser, Jason M. Lewis, Jack Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote humane conditions of confinement. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
Who sponsors S 1296?
S 1296 is sponsored by Cynthia Stone Creem (Democrat), Ruth B. Balser, Jason M. Lewis (Democrat), Jack Patrick Lewis (Democrat), Barbara A. L'Italien, Jay R. Kaufman, Denise Provost, Patricia D. Jehlen (Democrat), Mary S. Keefe (Democrat), Marjorie C. Decker (Democrat), Joan B. Lovely (Democrat), James B. Eldridge (Democrat), William N. Brownsberger (Democrat), Michael J. Barrett (Democrat), Joseph A. Boncore, Sal N. DiDomenico (Democrat), Cindy F. Friedman (Democrat), and Kenneth J. Donnelly.
What is the current status of S 1296?
This bill died with 190th Legislature (2017-2018). It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track S 1296?
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