Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 3349: An Act to return DOC and Parole to Health and Human Services
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
H 3349 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act to return DOC and Parole to Health and Human Services. Primary sponsor: Russell Holmes (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 9, 2026): Accompanied a study order, see H5183.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representative Holmes of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3349) of Russell E. Holmes for legislation to transfer jurisdiction of the Department of Correction and the Parole Board from the Executive Office of Public Safety to the Executive Office of Health and Human Services. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russell Holmes | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 6th Suffolk |
“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 H5183
- Hearing scheduled for 10/14/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in B-2
- Hearing scheduled for 10/14/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in B-2
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight