H 1597 Massachusetts House · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)

An Act limiting the use of prison labor

Summary

By Representative Cabral of New Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1597) of Antonio F. D. Cabral relative to the use of prison labor outside of the Commonwealth. The Judiciary.

Issues: ✓ Criminal Justice

Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Feb 2025

Committee Review

Feb 2025

Senate Passage

Feb 2025

Governor

Introduced Feb 27, 2025 Last action Feb 19, 2026

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This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).

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Committee

Feb 27, 2025

Upper · Passed

Senate concurred

upper

Feb 27, 2025

Committee

Referred to the committee on The Judiciary

lower

1 primary · 3 co-sponsors