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HD 4779

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 fourth quarter of calendar year 2024

194th Legislature (2025-2026)

Massachusetts Sheriffs' Association submits Q4 2024 population data for Hampden County jail to meet statutory reporting requirements.

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Bill Summary · HD 4779

Legislative bill overview

This bill is a routine data submission from the Massachusetts Sheriffs' Association reporting population statistics for the Hampden County Correctional Facility for Q4 2024. It fulfills a statutory reporting requirement under Chapter 126, Section 40 of Massachusetts General Law.

Why is this important

Regular correctional facility population reporting helps state officials track incarceration trends, plan facility resources, and monitor jail conditions. This aggregate data informs broader criminal justice policy discussions and budgeting decisions affecting county detention operations.

Potential points of contention

  • Lack of transparency detail (aggregate numbers alone don't reveal demographic breakdowns, charge types, or length-of-stay patterns that advocates often request)
  • No context provided on whether populations are above or below capacity, or how conditions compare to standards
  • Routine filing status suggests limited legislative scrutiny or public awareness of actual facility conditions

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

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