An Act to repeal pay-to-stay fees

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Overview Bill text 1 History 7 Sponsors

By Mr. Payano, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1756) of Pavel M. Payano for legislation to repeal pay-to-stay fees for inmates. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

Chamber: Senate
Introduced: Feb 27, 2025
Last action: Dec 4, 2025 — Accompanied a study order, see S2798
Session: 194th
Momentum: 31 · Low

PASSAGE PROBABILITY

1% Unlikely

Why this number

Stage base In Committee — base rate 4%, measured from MA's completed sessions
Momentum -4 31/100 from the pace of recorded action
Time since last action -22 318 days quiet

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