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H5588

To designate regional lockup part of jail in Dukes County

Introduced·7/6/26
Introduced Text

Designates the regional lockup as part of the Dukes County Jail in Massachusetts.

This bill amends Section 16 of Chapter 126 of the General Laws to designate the regional lockup, operated by the sheriff of Dukes County, as part of the Dukes County Jail. This change integrates the regional lockup into the county's jail system, potentially affecting how it is managed and funded.

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Current
Public Safety and Homeland Security Committee
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Committee decision

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History

Jul 16

Senate

Senate concurred

Jul 13

House

Reported, referred to the committee on Joint Rules, reported, rules suspended and referred to the Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security

Jul 6

House

Referred to the committee on House Rules