Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Proposed Bill

HD 5948: A communication from the Massachusetts Sheriffs’ Association (see Section 40 of Chapter 126 of the General Laws) submitting the aggregate data on the population of the Dukes County Correctional Facility for the first quarter of calendar year 2026

Introduced Last action September 17, 2026: Placed on file

Plain-language summary

HD 5948 is a proposed bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on September 17, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: A communication from the Massachusetts Sheriffs’ Association (see Section 40 of Chapter 126 of the General Laws) submitting the aggregate data on the population of the Dukes County Correctional Facility for the first quarter of calendar year 2026. Primary sponsor: Massachusetts Sheriffs' Association. Most recent recorded action (September 17, 2026): Placed on file.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Massachusetts Sheriffs' Association.