Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 2685: An Act to improve transparency and accountability in correctional facilities
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 2685 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act to improve transparency and accountability in correctional facilities. It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 19, 2026): Accompanied a study order, see H5254 (under House Rule 27).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representatives Rogers of Cambridge and Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2685) of David M. Rogers, Marjorie C. Decker and Patrick Joseph Kearney relative to the right of persons incarcerated in correctional institutions, state prisons, jails or houses of correction to confer with news media representative. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marjorie Decker | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 25th Middlesex |
| Patrick Kearney | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 4th Plymouth |
| Dave Rogers | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 24th 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 study order, see H5254 (under House Rule 27)
- Hearing scheduled for 06/26/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security