H1850

To address arbitration and litigation relief

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Massachusetts H1850 amends laws to allow non-parties to serve summons and complaints and to dismiss cases due to arbitration agreements.

Massachusetts H1850 amends the General Laws to allow individuals who are at least 18 years old and not a party to a case to serve a summons and complaint in civil actions pending in District Court, Boston Municipal Court, or Superior Court. It also allows for dismissal of cases as a result of an arbitration agreement. This change aims to address arbitration and litigation relief within the state's judicial system.

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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

Jul 29, 2025

1:00 PM

Joint Committee on The Judiciary Hearing

Jul 29, 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 07/29/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:10 PM in A-2

Oct 20, 2025

House

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