Massachusetts · 194th General Court (2025-2026)

H 5281Passed Committee

Study Order

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Overview

This bill directs the Committee on the Judiciary to conduct an investigation and study of specific House documents. The scope of this study includes examining issues such as fraud, exploitation, criminal offenses, firearms, drug-related activities, juvenile matters, and other matters related to the judicial branch. This order essentially authorizes the committee to delve into a broad range of potentially problematic areas within the House system.

Key provisions

Authorizes the Committee on the Judiciary to conduct an investigation and study.
The study will focus on specific House documents.
The investigation will cover a wide range of issues including fraud, exploitation, criminal offenses, firearms, drugs, and juvenile matters.
The study is related to issues within the judicial branch.

Who is affected

The Judiciary Committee
House of Representatives
Individuals potentially involved in fraud, exploitation, or criminal offenses
Gun owners
Drug users and those involved in drug trafficking

Notable changes

The bill does not represent a significant change from existing investigative authority of the Judiciary Committee.
It expands the committee's mandate to include a broader range of issues within the House system.

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Legislative history

4 recorded actions

Mar 26, 2026House

Reported from the committee on The Judiciary (under House Rule 27)

Mar 26, 2026House

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Mar 26, 2026House

Order reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Joint Rules

Mar 26, 2026House

Discharged to the committee on House Rules

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