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HD 5048

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 Hampden County Correctional Facility for the first quarter of calendar year 2025

194th Legislature (2025-2026)

Massachusetts Sheriffs' Association submits Q1 2025 population data for Hampden County jail as required by state law, enabling legislative oversight of facility capacity and criminal justice operations.

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Bill Summary · HD 5048

Legislative bill overview

House Document 5048 is a data submission from the Massachusetts Sheriffs' Association reporting aggregate population statistics for the Hampden County Correctional Facility during the first quarter of 2025. This is a routine administrative communication mandated under state law requiring sheriffs to report facility census data.

Why is this important

Population data from correctional facilities informs policy decisions about facility capacity, resource allocation, and criminal justice system planning. Regular reporting enables the legislature to monitor jail operations, identify overcrowding issues, and assess the effectiveness of diversion or bail reform policies.

Potential points of contention

  • Data transparency: While aggregate data is provided, there may be questions about whether more detailed demographic or offense-specific breakdowns should be publicly available
  • Context and interpretation: Raw population numbers lack context about causes of changes—whether increases reflect policy changes, arrest trends, or case processing delays
  • Facility conditions: Population data alone doesn't address conditions of confinement or operational adequacy, which may warrant separate oversight

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

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