H1597Introduced in the House
Limiting the use of prison labor
Introduced by Antonio Cabral, District 13-BRI
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Relative to the use of prison labor outside of the Commonwealth. The Judiciary.
Where it stands
Accompanied a new draft, see H5125
February 19, 2026
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Bill history
Referred to the Joint Committee on The Judiciary
Senate concurred
Hearing scheduled for 11/18/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1
Hearing rescheduled to 11/18/2025 from 01:00 PM-08:00 PM in A-1 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time
Accompanied a new draft, see H5125
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