Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 1597: An Act limiting the use of prison labor
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
H 1597 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act limiting the use of prison labor. Primary sponsor: Tony Cabral (Democratic). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (February 19, 2026): Accompanied a new draft, see H5125.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representative Cabral of New Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1597) of Antonio F. D. Cabral relative to the use of prison labor outside of the Commonwealth. The Judiciary.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tony Cabral | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 13th Bristol |
| James Arena-DeRosa | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 8th Middlesex |
| Marc Lombardo | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 22nd Middlesex |
| Steve Owens | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 29th Middlesex |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Accompanied a new draft, see H5125
- Hearing rescheduled to 11/18/2025 from 01:00 PM-08:00 PM in A-1 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time
- Hearing scheduled for 11/18/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on The Judiciary