H1940

To adopt the uniform family law arbitration act

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Massachusetts H1940 establishes the Massachusetts Family Law Arbitration Act to govern arbitration of family law disputes.

Massachusetts H1940, the Massachusetts Family Law Arbitration Act, governs arbitration of family law disputes. It defines terms like "arbitration agreement," "arbitrator," and "family law dispute." The act outlines the process for initiating arbitration, the powers and duties of arbitrators, and the enforcement of awards. It also provides for the correction or clarification of awards, the vacating or amending of unconfirmed awards, and the confirmation of awards. The act ensures immunity for arbitrators and sets rules for arbitrator disqualification and disclosure.

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Calendar

Jun 10, 2025

1:00 PM

Joint Committee on The Judiciary Hearing

History

Mar 26

House

Accompanied a study order, see H5281 (under House Rule 27)

Oct 20, 2025

Joint

Hearing scheduled for 06/10/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2

Oct 20, 2025

House

Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order