H 1840
An Act to enhance safety and security in courthouses
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Bill overview
This bill aims to improve safety and security measures within Massachusetts courthouses. It seeks to establish regulations and procedures to protect individuals and property within these facilities. The bill’s specific details are currently under study by the Judiciary Committee. It builds upon previous attempts to address courthouse security.
Key provisions
- Establishment of safety and security regulations for courthouses.
- Implementation of procedures to protect individuals within courthouses.
- Potential for a study order to further investigate security measures.
Who is affected
- Courthouse staff
- Court visitors
- Judges
- The Judiciary branch
- Members of the public
Notable changes
- This bill is part of a series of previous attempts to enhance courthouse security in Massachusetts.
- The bill is currently undergoing a study order by the Judiciary Committee.
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Primary sponsor
David Paul Linsky
Cosponsor
David Paul Linsky
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Bill H.1840 194th (Current)
An Act to enhance safety and security in courthouses
By Representative Linsky of Natick, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1840) of David Paul Linsky for legislation to further regulate safety and security in courthouses. The Judiciary.
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Presenter: David Paul Linsky
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Bill History
Displaying 5 actions for Bill H.1840
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on The Judiciary |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 9/16/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 09/23/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 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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