Massachusetts bills · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)
Massachusetts S 2975
An Act protecting access to justice
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Lydia Edwards (Democratic)
Cosponsors (23)
- Patricia D. Jehlen (Democratic)
- Joanne M. Comerford (Democratic)
- Rebecca L. Rausch (Democratic)
- Robyn K. Kennedy (Democratic)
- Liz Miranda (Democratic)
- James B. Eldridge (Democratic)
- Pavel M. Payano (Democratic)
- Paul W. Mark (Democratic)
- Tram T. Nguyen (Democratic)
- Julian Cyr (Democratic)
- Christine P. Barber (Democratic)
- Marjorie C. Decker (Democratic)
- Manny Cruz (Democratic)
- Danillo A. Sena (Democratic)
- Amy Mah Sangiolo (Democratic)
- Mindy Domb (Democratic)
- Michelle M. DuBois (Democratic)
- Nick Collins (Democratic)
- William J. Driscoll, Jr. (Democratic)
- Michael F. Rush (Democratic)
- Thomas W. Moakley (Democratic)
- John F. Keenan (Democratic)
- Sal N. DiDomenico (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Massachusetts legislature· summary
By Ms. Edwards, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2975) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Lydia Edwards, Patricia D. Jehlen, Joanne M. Comerford, Rebecca L. Rausch and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect access to justice. The Judiciary.
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Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- May 14, 2026 · Senate
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means - Mar 31, 2026 · Legislature
Hearing scheduled for 04/07/2026 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2 - Mar 30, 2026 · Senate
Reporting date extended to Tuesday June 30, 2026 - Feb 26, 2026 · House
House concurred - Jan 27, 2026 · Senate
Referred to the committee on The Judiciary - Jan 27, 2026 · Senate
Rules suspended - Jan 20, 2026 · Senate
Referred to the committee on Rules of the two branches, acting concurrently