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H5588Introduced in the House

To designate regional lockup part of jail in Dukes County

IntroducedJoint Public Safety and Homeland Security

Introduced by Thomas Moakley, District BARNST

What does this bill do?

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Official description

For legislation to designate the regional lockup as a part of the Dukes County Jail and House of Correction. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

Where it stands

Hearing scheduled for 10/06/2026 from 09:00 AM-05:00 PM in Written Testimony Only

September 22, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.

Bill history

  1. Referred to the committee on House Rules

  2. Reported, referred to the committee on Joint Rules, reported, rules suspended and referred to the Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security

  3. Senate concurred

  4. Hearing scheduled for 10/06/2026 from 09:00 AM-05:00 PM in Written Testimony Only

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