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

S 2944: An Act establishing a jail and prison construction moratorium

In committee Last action February 9, 2026: Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means

Plain-language summary

S 2944 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts Senate on February 9, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act establishing a jail and prison construction moratorium. Primary sponsor: Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. It lists 15 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (February 9, 2026): Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. 15 co-sponsors.