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HD 5049

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

194th Legislature (2025-2026)

Massachusetts Sheriffs' Association submits Q1 2025 population data for Hampshire County Correctional Facility as statutorily required reporting.

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Bill Summary · HD 5049

Legislative bill overview

HD 5049 is a procedural communication from the Massachusetts Sheriffs' Association submitting aggregate population data for the Hampshire County Correctional Facility for Q1 2025. This is a routine reporting requirement mandated under Section 40 of Chapter 126 of Massachusetts General Law, which requires sheriffs' associations to provide population statistics.

Why is this important

Correctional facility population data serves as a baseline metric for policy decisions, budget allocation, and facility management planning. This aggregate reporting helps the state monitor jail populations, identify trends, and assess whether facilities are operating within capacity constraints.

Potential points of contention

  • Data transparency: While aggregate data is provided, critics may argue that more detailed demographic or offense-related breakdowns would enable better public accountability and criminal justice reform analysis
  • Usefulness of routine filings: Some may question whether these procedural data submissions meaningfully influence policy, or if they function primarily as administrative compliance
  • Limited actionability: The bill itself contains no legislative action or proposed changes—it is purely informational, so stakeholders seeking policy reform would need separate legislation

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

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