H1891

Providing for a study on the trial court department

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Massachusetts H1891 mandates a study on Barnstable, Nantucket, and Dukes County courts.

Massachusetts H1891 requires the executive office of the trial court to conduct a comprehensive study on all courts in Barnstable, Nantucket, and Dukes County. The study will assess the status of court buildings, including their compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Massachusetts victims’ bill of rights. Additionally, it will evaluate staffing levels across various departments, comparing caseloads to other courts in the commonwealth. The findings and recommendations must be submitted in a report within one year of the bill's enactment.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

DD
2
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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