S.2975

Protecting access to justice

Introduced·1/20/26
Introduced Text

Massachusetts S2975 aims to protect access to justice by regulating law enforcement actions in courthouses.

Massachusetts S2975 establishes rules to safeguard access to justice by regulating law enforcement actions in courthouses. It mandates that law enforcement officers entering a courthouse must self-identify to court personnel and state their purpose and intended actions. It prohibits civil arrests in courthouses unless authorized by a judicial warrant or order. The bill also restricts law enforcement officers from wearing masks or face coverings in courthouses unless required by an emergency.

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Where it stands

Current
Ways and Means Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

D
1
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Apr 7

1:00 PM

Joint Committee on The Judiciary Hearing

History

May 14

Senate

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means

Mar 31

Joint

Hearing scheduled for 04/07/2026 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2

Mar 30

Senate

Reporting date extended to Tuesday June 30, 2026