MassachusettsDukes County sheriff’s regional lockup would become part of county jail
If approved, the proposal would treat the regional lockup run by the Dukes County sheriff as part of the county jail.
What it does
The proposal would count the Dukes County sheriff’s regional lockup as part of the county jail.
Argument forCounting the sheriff-run lockup as part of the jail could make its place in the county system clearer.
Argument againstTreating the lockup as part of the jail could change how county officials handle matters tied to the jail.
More detail
The proposal would count the regional lockup as part of the jail. It applies to the regional lockup operated by the Dukes County sheriff.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed 1st Chamber
- Passed 2nd Chamber
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Sep 22Hearing scheduled for 10/06/2026 from 09:00 AM-05:00 PM in Written Testimony OnlyLatest
- Jul 16Senate concurred
- Jul 13Reported, referred to the committee on Joint Rules, reported, rules suspended and referred to the committee on Public Safety and Homeland SecurityMinor
- Jul 6Referred to the committee on House RulesIntroduced
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