H 1821
An Act relative to jury duty parking fees
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Bill overview
This bill aims to address parking fees charged to individuals serving on jury duty. It seeks to establish a system where jury duty parking fees are waived, streamlining the process for those participating in the judicial system. The bill was referred to the Judiciary committee and subsequently reported with a study order.
Key provisions
- Waives parking fees for individuals serving on jury duty.
- Addresses fees associated with parking while fulfilling jury duty.
- Requires a study order to examine the current parking fee system.
- The bill was referred to the Judiciary committee.
- The bill was reported with a study order.
- Scheduled hearings were held on November 4, 2025.
Who is affected
- Individuals serving on jury duty
- Jury duty participants
- The Judiciary branch
- Massachusetts residents
Notable changes
- The bill proposes a change to the current system of parking fees for jury duty.
- It mandates a study order to evaluate the existing parking fee structure.
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Primary sponsor
Michael P. Kushmerek
Cosponsor
Michael P. Kushmerek
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Bill H.1821 194th (Current)
An Act relative to jury duty parking fees
By Representative Kushmerek of Fitchburg, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1821) of Michael P. Kushmerek relative to jury duty parking fees. The Judiciary.
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Presenter: Michael P. Kushmerek
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Bill History
Displaying 7 actions for Bill H.1821
| 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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