H 1819
An Act relative to judicial compensation
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Bill overview
This bill, An Act relative to judicial compensation, addresses the salaries and compensation of judges in the Massachusetts judicial branch. It seeks to review and potentially adjust judicial pay, aiming to ensure fair and competitive compensation for those serving as judges. The bill was referred to the Judiciary Committee for study and consideration.
Key provisions
- Initiates a review of judicial compensation.
- Aims to ensure competitive salaries for judges.
- The bill was referred to the Judiciary Committee for study.
- Scheduled for a hearing on November 4, 2025.
- Accompanied a study order (H.5281).
Who is affected
- Judges in the Massachusetts judicial branch
- The Massachusetts Judicial Branch
- The public
Notable changes
- The bill is part of a series of legislative efforts related to compensation adjustments for public employees.
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Primary sponsor
Meghan K. Kilcoyne
Cosponsor
Meghan K. Kilcoyne
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Bill H.1819 194th (Current)
An Act relative to judicial compensation
By Representative Kilcoyne of Clinton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1819) of Meghan K. Kilcoyne relative to judicial compensation. The Judiciary.
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Presenter: Meghan K. Kilcoyne
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Bill History
Displaying 7 actions for Bill H.1819
| 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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