H1884

Improving juror compensation

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Massachusetts H1884 increases juror compensation and reimbursement rates and requires annual reporting on funds expended.

Massachusetts H1884 amends the General Laws to increase juror compensation and reimbursement rates. It raises daily compensation for jurors from $50 to $100 and mileage reimbursement from $0.50 to $1.00 per mile. The bill also mandates that the trial court submit annual reports to the legislature detailing the amount of funds expended for juror compensation and reimbursement.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
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