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MassachusettsS 2975194th General Court (2025-2026)Senate

An Act protecting access to justice

Sponsored By: Lydia Edwards (Democratic)

In Committee

Rules of the two branches, acting concurrentlyThe Judiciary

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Bill Overview

No Economic Impacts Identified for this Bill

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Lydia Edwards

    Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Amy Mah Sangiolo

    Democratic • House

  • Christine P. Barber

    Democratic • House

  • Danillo A. Sena

    Democratic • House

  • James B. Eldridge

    Democratic • Senate

  • Joanne M. Comerford

    Democratic • Senate

  • John F. Keenan

    Democratic • Senate

  • Julian Cyr

    Democratic • Senate

  • Liz Miranda

    Democratic • Senate

  • Manny Cruz

    Democratic • House

  • Marjorie C. Decker

    Democratic • House

  • Michael F. Rush

    Democratic • Senate

  • Michelle M. DuBois

    Democratic • House

  • Mindy Domb

    Democratic • House

  • Nick Collins

    Democratic • Senate

  • Patricia D. Jehlen

    Democratic • Senate

  • Paul W. Mark

    Democratic • Senate

  • Pavel M. Payano

    Democratic • Senate

  • Rebecca L. Rausch

    Democratic • Senate

  • Robyn K. Kennedy

    Democratic • Senate

  • Sal N. DiDomenico

    Democratic • Senate

  • Thomas W. Moakley

    Democratic • House

  • Tram T. Nguyen

    Democratic • House

  • Jr. William J. Driscoll

    Democratic • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 3 • No: 0

committee vote • 4/23/2026

Committee Favorable: Ought to pass

Yes: 3 • No: 0 • Other: 3

Actions Timeline

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

    3/31/2026legislature

  2. Reporting date extended to Tuesday June 30, 2026

    3/30/2026Senate

  3. House concurred

    2/26/2026House

  4. Referred to the committee on The Judiciary

    1/27/2026Senate

  5. Rules suspended

    1/27/2026Senate

  6. Referred to the committee on Rules of the two branches, acting concurrently

    1/20/2026Senate

Bill Text

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