H 1761
An Act designating the Charlestown division of Boston Municipal Court as the George Lewis Ruffin Courthouse
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Bill overview
This bill officially designates the Charlestown division of Boston Municipal Court as the George Lewis Ruffin Courthouse. The bill honors George Lewis Ruffin, a prominent figure in Charlestown’s history. The designation formally recognizes his legacy within the legal system. This action aims to provide a more fitting and historically relevant name for this courthouse location.
Key provisions
- Designates the Charlestown division of Boston Municipal Court as the George Lewis Ruffin Courthouse.
- The designation is intended to honor George Lewis Ruffin.
- The bill was referred to the committee on The Judiciary.
- The Senate concurred with the bill.
- A hearing was scheduled for November 4, 2025.
- The hearing was rescheduled to November 4, 2025.
- The bill was accompanied by a new draft (H5058).
Who is affected
- Residents of Charlestown, Massachusetts
- Individuals who utilize the Charlestown division of Boston Municipal Court
- The Boston Municipal Court System
- The Judiciary branch of Massachusetts government
Notable changes
- The bill formally recognizes George Lewis Ruffin's contribution to the community.
- It establishes a specific name for the Charlestown courthouse division.
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Primary sponsor
Russell E. Holmes
Cosponsor
Russell E. Holmes
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Bill H.1761 194th (Current)
An Act designating the Charlestown division of Boston Municipal Court as the George Lewis Ruffin Courthouse
By Representative Holmes of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1761) of Russell E. Holmes for legislation to designate the Charlestown division of Boston Municipal Court as the George Lewis Ruffin courthouse. The Judiciary.
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Presenter: Russell E. Holmes
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Displaying 6 actions for Bill H.1761
| 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 |
| 2/9/2026 | House | Accompanied a new draft, see H5058 |
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