H1727

Relative to increasing racial diversity among judges in Massachusetts

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Establishes a special commission to study and recommend ways to increase racial diversity among judges in Massachusetts.

The bill establishes a special legislative commission to study the potential for legislative action to increase racial diversity among judges in Massachusetts. The commission will evaluate the current and historic state of racial diversity among judges and submit its findings and recommendations to the General Court, the Governor’s Council, and the Governor by December 31, 2026. The commission will include members from various legal and civil rights organizations, as well as representatives from the General Court and the Governor’s Council.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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1
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Jun 3, 2025

1:00 PM

Joint Committee on The Judiciary Hearing

History

Mar 26

House

Accompanied a study order, see H5281 (under House Rule 27)

Oct 20, 2025

Joint

Hearing scheduled for 06/03/2025 from 01:00 PM-09:00 PM in A-2

Oct 20, 2025

House

Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order