H 2638

Massachusetts House bill in Session 194.

Status: failed. Latest action: March 19, 2026.

An Act to reform parole.

Bill ID MA-194-H-2638
Session 194
Status failed
Committee Public Safety and Homeland Security
House failed 2026-03-19
Criminal Justice
Summary

Section 158 of chapter 127 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2022 Official Edition, is hereby amended by striking out the first paragraph and inserting in place thereof the ...

Sponsor
Holmes, Russell E.
Official Source Back to Bills
Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2025-02-27 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-03-19 Status failed
2026-03-19 Latest Action Accompanied a study order, see H5254 (under House Rule 27)
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