H 1993
An Act relative to court filing fees
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Bill overview
This bill addresses court filing fees in Massachusetts. It seeks to establish a standardized process for reviewing and potentially adjusting these fees, aiming to ensure they are fair and equitable. The bill directs the Committee on the Judiciary to study the current system of court filing fees and make recommendations for reform. It also establishes a process for the legislature to consider and potentially modify these fees.
Key provisions
- Directs the Committee on the Judiciary to study court filing fees.
- Requires the committee to analyze the current fee structure.
- Authorizes the legislature to review and modify court filing fees.
- Establishes a process for considering fee adjustments.
- Addresses court filing fees in Massachusetts.
- Creates a study order related to court filing fees.
Who is affected
- Individuals involved in Massachusetts court proceedings
- Legal professionals
- The Massachusetts Judiciary
- The public
Notable changes
- The bill mandates a study of the current court filing fee system.
- It opens the possibility for legislative modification of these fees.
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Primary sponsor
Todd M. Smola
Cosponsor
Todd M. Smola
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Bill H.1993 194th (Current)
An Act relative to court filing fees
By Representative Smola of Warren, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1993) of Todd M. Smola relative to court filing fees. The Judiciary.
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Presenter: Todd M. Smola
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Bill History
Displaying 7 actions for Bill H.1993
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on The Judiciary |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 10/29/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 11/04/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1 |
| 11/4/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 11/04/2025 from 01:00 PM-02:30 PM in A-1 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time |
| 11/4/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 11/04/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1 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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