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H2635Introduced in the House

Creating an independent correctional oversight office to facilitate the recommendations of the Special Legislative Commission on Structural Racism in Correctional Facilities of the Commonwealth

Introduced

Introduced by Russell Holmes, District 06-SUF

What does this bill do?

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Official description

For legislation to authorize an independent correctional oversight office to facilitate the recommendations of the Special Legislative Commission on Structural Racism in Correctional Facilities of the Commonwealth. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

Where it stands

Accompanied a study order, see H5254 (under House Rule 27)

March 19, 2026

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Bill history

  1. Referred to the Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security

  2. Senate concurred

  3. Hearing scheduled for 06/26/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2

  4. Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order

  5. Accompanied a study order, see H5254 (under House Rule 27)

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