H1648
An Act for providing for the training, continuing training, and education of judges, and other legal hearing officers
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Bill overview
This bill aims to improve the training and ongoing education for judges and other legal hearing officers in Massachusetts. It seeks to ensure these officials have the necessary skills and knowledge to effectively perform their duties within the legal system. The bill proposes to establish or expand programs focused on continuing education and training opportunities for these legal professionals. The goal is to enhance the quality of justice administered in the state.
Key provisions
- Provides for training programs for judges and legal hearing officers.
- Supports continuing training opportunities for these officials.
- Aims to enhance the education of judges and legal hearing officers.
- Addresses the need for updated skills and knowledge within the legal profession.
Who is affected
- Judges
- Legal Hearing Officers
- The Judiciary Branch
- Massachusetts Legal System
Sponsors
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Primary sponsor
Michael S. Day
Cosponsor
Vincent Lawrence Dixon
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Bill H.1648 194th (Current)
An Act for providing for the training, continuing training, and education of judges, and other legal hearing officers
By Representative Day of Stoneham (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1648) of Vincent Lawrence Dixon relative to providing for the training, continuing training, and education of judges and other legal hearing officers. The Judiciary.
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Presenting Legislator is not a sponsor of this measure.
Presenter: Michael S. Day (By Request)
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Bill History
Displaying 6 actions for Bill H.1648
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on The Judiciary |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 4/1/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 04/08/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2 |
| 10/14/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 04/08/2025 from 01:00 PM-02:30 PM in A-2 |
| House | Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order | |
| 3/26/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H5281 (under House Rule 27) |
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