H 1850
An Act to address arbitration and litigation relief
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Bill overview
This bill, H.1850, aims to provide relief related to arbitration and litigation processes in Massachusetts. It seeks to address potential issues and imbalances within these legal proceedings, though the specific details of the proposed changes are not outlined in the available text. The bill was referred to the Judiciary Committee and subsequently accompanied a study order.
Key provisions
- The bill addresses arbitration and litigation relief.
- It was referred to the Judiciary Committee for review.
- It accompanied a study order (H.5281) to examine related issues.
- A hearing was scheduled on July 29, 2025, and subsequently rescheduled.
- The bill's specific provisions are not detailed in the provided text.
- The bill was reported by the committee to the Clerk’s Office for processing.
Who is affected
- Individuals involved in arbitration and litigation.
- Legal professionals involved in these proceedings.
- The Massachusetts court system.
Notable changes
- The bill initiated a study order (H.5281) to investigate the issues it intends to address.
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Primary sponsor
Jay D. Livingstone
Cosponsor
Jay D. Livingstone
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Bill H.1850 194th (Current)
An Act to address arbitration and litigation relief
By Representative Livingstone of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1850) of Jay D. Livingstone for legislation to address arbitration and litigation relief. The Judiciary.
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Presenter: Jay D. Livingstone
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Bill History
Displaying 8 actions for Bill H.1850
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on The Judiciary |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 7/16/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 07/29/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2 |
| 7/29/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 07/29/2025 from 01:00 PM-06:00 PM in A-2 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time |
| 7/29/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 07/29/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:10 PM in A-2 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time |
| 10/20/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 07/29/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:10 PM in A-2 |
| 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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