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House 1739 - Petition of Benjamin Swan and others relative to the housing of prisoners in correctional institutions ofthe Commonwealth.

Bill Status

  • Session: 185th General Court
  • Bill Status: 03/31/08 H Accompanied a study order, see H4614

Sponsor:

  • Benjamin Swan

All Bill Actions

  • 01/11/07 H Referred to the committee on The Judiciary
  • 01/11/07 S Senate concurred
  • Public Hearing date May 8 pm at 1:00 in Room A-2
  • 03/31/08 H Accompanied a study order, see H4614

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