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HD 4354

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 Middlesex County Correctional Facility for the third quarter of calendar year 2024

194th Legislature (2025-2026)

Massachusetts Sheriffs' Association submits Q3 2024 population data for Middlesex County jail as mandated by state law reporting requirements.

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Bill Summary · HD 4354

Legislative bill overview

HD 4354 is a procedural communication from the Massachusetts Sheriffs' Association submitting aggregate population data for the Middlesex County Correctional Facility for Q3 2024. This is a routine reporting requirement mandated under state law (Chapter 126, Section 40) that sheriffs must fulfill to document facility census information.

Why is this important

Correctional facility population data is essential for legislative oversight, budget planning, and evaluating facility capacity and operational needs. These aggregate reports help policymakers understand detention trends and inform decisions about criminal justice spending and facility management.

Potential points of contention

  • Data transparency limitations: Aggregate data alone may obscure important demographic or offense-related trends that could inform more nuanced policy discussions
  • Timeliness concerns: The Q3 2024 data was submitted in February 2025, creating a significant lag that may limit responsiveness to current facility conditions
  • Limited actionability: As a filing requirement, the bill merely documents compliance rather than proposing new policies or reforms based on the data reported

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

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