H1819

Relative to judicial compensation

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Adjusts judicial compensation rates in Massachusetts effective July 1, 2025.

This bill amends various sections of the General Laws to adjust the compensation rates for judges in Massachusetts. Effective July 1, 2025, the compensation for certain judges will increase from $213,966 to $248,966, from $220,160 to $255,160, from $232,101 to $267,101, from $226,187 to $261,187, from $219,856 to $254,856, and from $207,855 to $242,855. These changes aim to reflect updated salary standards for judicial positions.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Nov 4, 2025

1:00 PM

Joint Committee on The Judiciary Hearing

Nov 4, 2025

1:00 PM

Joint Committee on The Judiciary Hearing

History

Mar 26

House

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

Nov 4, 2025

Joint

Hearing rescheduled to 11/04/2025 from 01:00 PM-02:30 PM in A-1 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time

Nov 4, 2025

Joint

Hearing rescheduled to 11/04/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time