HB 557 (2021): relative to the authority of state and county correctional facilities to discipline inmates using close or solitary confinement.

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HB 557 (2021)

relative to the authority of state and county correctional facilities to discipline inmates using close or solitary confinement.

  • Status: Died when the session ended
  • Term: 2021-2022
  • House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • Subject: Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

The Story

It was introduced on January 6, 2021 and referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The majority recommended that the House kill it, and the minority recommended that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2021-0746h), by a vote of 11–10. The report was placed on the regular calendar.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 10, 2021, 1:45 PM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety

The Docket

  • January 6, 2021: Introduced (in recess of) 01/06/2021 and referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • March 10, 2021: Public Hearing: 03/10/2021 01:45 pm Members of the public may attend using the following link: To join the webinar: https://www.zoom.us/j/92387218591 / Executive session on pending legislation may be held throughout the day (time permitting) from the time the committee is initially convened
  • March 23, 2021: Majority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate (Vote 11-10; RC)
  • March 23, 2021: Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2021-0746h

Laws It Would Change

From the General Court