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HD 5053

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

194th Legislature (2025-2026)

Massachusetts Sheriffs' Association reports aggregate inmate population data for Suffolk County Correctional Facility in Q1 2025, fulfilling statutory reporting requirements to the legislature.

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Bill Summary · HD 5053

Legislative bill overview

HD 5053 is a communication from the Massachusetts Sheriffs' Association submitting aggregate population data for the Suffolk County Correctional Facility for the first quarter of 2025. This is a routine reporting requirement mandated under Section 40 of Chapter 126 of the General Laws, which requires sheriffs to report inmate population statistics to the legislature on a regular basis.

Why is this important

Population data from correctional facilities provides lawmakers with essential information for budget planning, infrastructure assessment, and understanding jail system capacity and trends. These reports help inform policy decisions regarding criminal justice, bail reform, and facility operations across Massachusetts' county jail system.

Potential points of contention

  • Data transparency gaps: The bill only provides aggregate data without demographic breakdowns (race, gender, offense type), limiting deeper analysis of disparities in the justice system
  • Limited scope: Reporting only first-quarter data may obscure seasonal fluctuations or trends that require year-round monitoring
  • Accountability concerns: Routine data submissions without accompanying analysis or policy recommendations may result in information being filed without substantive legislative action

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

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