MA S2944

Prohibits state and public agencies from studying, planning, designing, acquiring, leasing, or constructing new correctional facilities or detention centers in Massachusetts for 5 years

Bans expansion of existing correctional facility capacity beyond current design or rated capacity, and prohibits converting dormant facilities for detention purposes

Allows only routine maintenance and improvements to existing facilities that comply with building, health, and fire codes, and that improve living conditions without increasing bed capacity

Provides limited exception allowing county sheriffs to transfer up to 30 beds from a closed county jail and regional lockup facility to another existing county correctional facility within the same county

Prohibits the Department of Corrections from owning, leasing, or utilizing off-street parking on the Boston Medical Center campus in the South End; moratorium provisions automatically repeal after 5 years