H1860

Increasing the dispute limit for small claims court

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Increases the dispute limit for small claims court in Massachusetts from $7,000 to $20,000.

This bill amends the General Laws of Massachusetts to increase the maximum amount a person can claim in small claims court from $7,000 to $20,000. It also adjusts the filing fees for various claim amounts, ranging from $30 to $500, based on the claim's value. The changes apply to Section 21 and Section 22 of Chapter 218.

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Sponsors

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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