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HD 4345

A communication from the Massachusetts Sheriffs’ Association (see Section 40 of Chapter 126 of the General Laws) submitting the aggregate data on the population of the Worcester County Correctional Facility for the second quarter of calendar year 2024

194th Legislature (2025-2026)

Massachusetts Sheriffs' Association submits Q2 2024 population statistics for Worcester County Correctional Facility as mandated by law, enabling legislative oversight of facility operations.

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Bill Summary · HD 4345

Legislative bill overview

This bill is a formal communication from the Massachusetts Sheriffs' Association reporting aggregate population data for the Worcester County Correctional Facility for Q2 2024, as required under Section 40 of Chapter 126 of the General Laws. The bill essentially transmits statistical information about inmate populations to the legislature as a routine compliance document.

Why is this important

Population data from correctional facilities informs legislative decision-making on criminal justice policy, facility funding, and operational capacity planning. Regular reporting creates transparency and helps track trends in incarceration rates, which can influence debates about sentencing reform, rehabilitation programs, and jail management practices.

Potential points of contention

  • Data completeness and accuracy: Questions about whether aggregate data adequately captures underlying issues like mental health needs, classification of inmates, or facility conditions
  • Limited actionability: As a data submission only, the bill provides no proposed legislative action or recommendations, making it unclear what policymakers should do with the information
  • Broader incarceration policy: The data may prompt debates about whether current detention practices are appropriate, though this bill itself makes no policy proposals

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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