S 1151
Resolve for a commission to review, replace, and eliminate the Grand Jury System
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Bill overview
This resolution proposes establishing a commission to investigate and study the Grand Jury System in Massachusetts with the goal of potentially reviewing, replacing, or eliminating it. The commission’s work would involve a comprehensive examination of the system’s function and impact. This resolution seeks to initiate a process for evaluating the existing Grand Jury System and exploring alternative approaches.
Key provisions
- Establish a commission to review the Grand Jury System.
- The commission is tasked with considering options to replace or eliminate the system.
- The commission’s review will involve an investigation and study.
- The resolution was petitioned by Vincent Dixon.
- The commission’s work is overseen by the Judiciary committee.
- The commission’s work is related to a study order (JR10).
- The commission’s work is similar to previous resolutions addressing the Grand Jury System.
- The commission is to consider virtual meeting options.
Who is affected
- Criminal defendants
- Prosecutors
- The Judiciary system in Massachusetts
- The public
Notable changes
- The resolution aims to fundamentally alter the role of Grand Juries in the state's legal system.
- It represents a shift in perspective regarding the use of Grand Juries.
- The commission’s findings could lead to significant changes in how criminal cases are prosecuted.
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Primary sponsor
Jason M. Lewis
Cosponsor
Vincent Dixon
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Resolve S.1151 194th (Current)
Resolve for a commission to review, replace, and eliminate the Grand Jury System
By Mr. Lewis (by request), a petition (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 1151) of Vincent Dixon, that provisions be made for an investigation and study by a special commission to review, replace, and eliminate the Grand Jury System. The Judiciary.
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Bill Information
Presenting Legislator is not a sponsor of this measure.
Presenter: Jason M. Lewis (By Request)
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Displaying 6 actions for Resolve S.1151
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Referred to the committee on The Judiciary |
| 2/27/2025 | House | House 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 |
| 12/18/2025 | Senate | Accompanied a study order (under JR10), see S2886 |
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