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

HD 6250: An Act to designate regional lockup part of jail in Dukes County

In committee Official data

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. Passed both chambers
  5. Enacted

Last official action: ·Record last updated:

Plain-language summary

HD 6250 is a proposed bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on July 6, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act to designate regional lockup part of jail in Dukes County. Primary sponsor: Thomas Moakley (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (July 13, 2026): Reported, referred to the committee on Joint Rules, reported, rules suspended and referred to the committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security.

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Official summary

Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.

By Representative Moakley of Falmouth, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Thomas W. Moakley for legislation to designate the regional lockup as a part of the Dukes County Jail and House of Correction. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Thomas MoakleyPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouseBarnstable, Dukes and Nantucket

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

  1. Reported, referred to the committee on Joint Rules, reported, rules suspended and referred to the committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security
  2. Referred to the committee on House Rules

Sources

  1. Open States / Plural (data from the official legislature website)
  2. Official legislature source