HD 496 Massachusetts House · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)

An Act to track the implementation of the Brangan ruling

This bill (HD 496) requires courts to report bail amounts and related charges to the Committee for Public Counsel Services (CPCS). It directly affects courts handling bail decisions and the CPCS, which will track this data. The key provision amends Section 57 of Chapter 276 to mandate this reporting, ensuring data collection for monitoring the implementation of the Brangan ruling. The bill focuses on procedural tracking, not altering bail standards or legal outcomes.
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Lindsay Sabadosa
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1st Hampshire