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House 1617 - Petition of Harold P. Naughton, Jr., for an investigation and study by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to the notification by the Department of Correction of the release of certain inmates.

Bill Status

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

Sponsor:

  • Harold P. Naughton, Jr.

All Bill Actions

  • 01/11/07 H Referred to the committee on The Judiciary
  • 01/11/07 S Senate concurred
  • Public Hearing date Sep 18 pm at 1:00 in Room B-1
  • 03/31/08 H Accompanied a study order, see H4614

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