H1805
An Act to enhance the authority of courts to protect public safety
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Bill overview
This bill aims to give courts in Massachusetts more power to take actions intended to protect public safety. It seeks to strengthen the court’s ability to order measures that can safeguard individuals and communities from potential harm. The specific details of these enhanced protections are currently being examined through a study order. The bill’s purpose is to provide a broader range of tools for courts to utilize in addressing public safety concerns.
Key provisions
- Strengthens the authority of courts to order protective measures.
- Allows courts to take actions to protect public safety.
- Facilitates a study order to examine specific implementation strategies.
- Addresses concerns related to public safety within the Massachusetts court system.
Who is affected
- Individuals at risk of harm
- The general public
- Massachusetts Courts
- Judges
- Law enforcement
Notable changes
- The bill is intended to expand the tools available to courts for public safety interventions.
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Primary sponsor
Jr. Bradley H. Jones
Cosponsors
Alyson M. Sullivan-Almeida
David F. DeCoste
Jr. Bradley H. Jones
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Bill H.1805 194th (Current)
An Act to enhance the authority of courts to protect public safety
By Representative Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1805) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others for legislation to enhance the authority of courts to protect public safety. The Judiciary.
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Presenter: Bradley H. Jones, Jr.
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Bill History
Displaying 7 actions for Bill H.1805
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on The Judiciary |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 11/14/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 11/25/2025 from 10:00 AM-05:00 PM in A-2 |
| 11/25/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 11/25/2025 from 10:00 AM-04:00 PM in A-2 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time |
| 11/26/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 11/25/2025 from 10:00 AM-05:00 PM in A-2 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time |
| 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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