H1678
An Act to ensure all Massachusetts litigants due process of law
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Bill overview
This bill, An Act to ensure all Massachusetts litigants due process of law, aims to strengthen the rights of individuals involved in legal proceedings within the state. It seeks to guarantee that all parties have fair access to the legal system and are treated justly throughout the litigation process. The bill’s specific details are currently under study by the Massachusetts legislature.
Key provisions
- The bill is intended to ensure all litigants have adequate access to legal proceedings.
- It focuses on guaranteeing due process rights for individuals involved in lawsuits.
- The bill is currently undergoing a study order to examine its implications.
- It is related to previous legislation aimed at preventing vexatious litigation and easing burdens on litigants.
Who is affected
- Litigants in Massachusetts courts
- Individuals involved in legal disputes
- Attorneys representing litigants
Notable changes
- The bill is part of a series of legislative efforts to improve the fairness and efficiency of the Massachusetts legal system.
- It builds upon previous attempts to address issues related to litigation and access to justice.
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Primary sponsor
Michelle M. DuBois
Cosponsors
Antonio F. D. Cabral
Michelle M. DuBois
Russell E. Holmes
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Bill H.1678 194th (Current)
An Act to ensure all Massachusetts litigants due process of law
By Representative DuBois of Brockton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1678) of Michelle M. DuBois relative to due process. The Judiciary.
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Presenter: Michelle M. DuBois
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Bill History
Displaying 8 actions for Bill H.1678
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on The Judiciary |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 7/7/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 07/15/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2 |
| 7/15/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 07/15/2025 from 01:00 PM-06:00 PM in A-2 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time |
| 7/15/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 07/15/2025 from 01:00 PM-08:00 PM in A-2 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time |
| 10/20/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 07/15/2025 from 01:00 PM-08:00 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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