H1881

Granting Indian tribes access to the Massachusetts courts

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Massachusetts H1881 allows officially recognized Indian tribes to be represented in Massachusetts courts by non-lawyers.

Massachusetts H1881 amends Chapter 221 of the General Laws to allow individuals representing officially recognized Indian tribes to appear before Massachusetts courts. These individuals must submit an affidavit stating they are not lawyers and do not claim to be licensed practitioners of law. This representation is limited to tribal matters and does not extend to individual tribe members.

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Where it stands

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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