An Act providing for equity within the judicial branch
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Progress
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill, titled ‘An Act providing for equity within the judicial branch,’ aims to address equity concerns within the Massachusetts judicial system. It seeks to ensure fairness and impartiality across the courts. The bill was referred to the Senate Committee on Ways and Means and has undergone several rescheduling of hearings.
Key provisions
- The bill focuses on promoting equity within the judicial branch.
- It was referred to the Senate Committee on Ways and Means.
- The Judiciary committee has held multiple hearings on the bill.
- The reporting date has been extended.
- Similar bills have been introduced and considered.
- The bill's specific details regarding equity measures are not explicitly outlined in the available text.
Who is affected
- The Massachusetts Judicial Branch
- Judges
- Court staff
- Litigants
Notable changes
- The bill has been subject to multiple rescheduling of committee hearings.
- Similar bills have been previously introduced.
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