H1876

Addressing compensation rates for bar advocates

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Massachusetts H1876 sets compensation rates for bar advocates representing indigents in various court cases.

Massachusetts H1876 amends compensation rates for bar advocates representing indigents in different court cases. For homicide cases, the rate is set at $150 per hour; for superior court non-homicide cases, including sexually dangerous person cases, it is $105 per hour; for district court cases, it is $73 per hour; for children in need of services cases, it is $90 per hour; and for children and family law cases, care and protection cases, sex offender registry cases, and mental health cases, it is also $90 per hour. These rates are subject to periodic review by the committee at public hearings.

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Where it stands

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In committee
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Committee decision

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