An Act relative to Trial Court data collection
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Progress
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill requires the Massachusetts Trial Court system to collect and report data on the age, gender, and race of individuals involved in court proceedings. The goal is to increase transparency and allow for a better understanding of disparities within the court system. This data will be used to inform potential reforms and ensure equitable outcomes for all participants. The bill was referred to the Judiciary committee and subsequently reported.
Key provisions
- Requires the collection of demographic data (age, gender, race) of individuals involved in Trial Court proceedings.
- Mandates the reporting of this data to the Massachusetts Trial Court system.
- The data collected will be used for analysis and study.
- The bill was accompanied by a study order (H5281).
- The Senate concurred with the House version of the bill.
Who is affected
- Individuals involved in Massachusetts Trial Court proceedings
- The Massachusetts Trial Court System
- Judges and court staff
- Legal professionals
- The public
Notable changes
- This bill introduces a systematic approach to collecting demographic data within the Trial Court system.
- It builds upon previous attempts to address data collection in the courts (H.1923, H.1422, S.911).
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Sponsors
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10 on record
Primary sponsor
Cosponsors
David Sullivan
Joseph Early Jr.
Kevin Hayden
Michael Morrissey
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