H1945

Establishing a commission to study judicial accountability in the Commonwealth

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Establishes a commission to study judicial accountability in Massachusetts.

The bill creates a commission to study the nomination, selection, appointment, and oversight of judges in Massachusetts. The commission will develop recommendations to improve accountability, including reappointment standards. The commission will consist of members appointed by the governor, the House of Representatives, and the Senate. It will also include presidents of various bar associations and other legal organizations. The commission will submit its first report by December 1, 2021, to the clerks of the House of Representatives and the Senate.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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2
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Jun 3, 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 06/03/2025 from 01:00 PM-09:00 PM in A-2

Oct 20, 2025

House

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