A communication from the Department of Correction (see Section 1(p) and Section 6 of Chapter 124 and Section 1B of Chapter 127 of the General Laws) submitting its calendar year 2023 annual report

HD 5262 is a procedural bill requiring the Department of Correction to submit its calendar year 2023 annual report to the legislature, as mandated by existing law (Sections 1(p), 6 of Chapter 124, and Section 1B of Chapter 127 of the General Laws). This bill does not create new policy or affect any individuals; it simply transmits the department's required annual report. The report includes data on facility populations and operations, such as average daily population statistics for specific units. The bill was placed on file on November 13, 2025, completing its routine legislative step.