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MA H1803

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Bradley Jones

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Amends Chapter 221, Section 3 of the General Laws to change how clerks for the Suffolk County Supreme Judicial Court and Appeals Court are elected
  • Requires the clerk for the Supreme Judicial Court for Suffolk County and the clerk for the Appeals Court for Suffolk County to be elected by all voters statewide, rather than just Suffolk County voters
  • Maintains the existing structure of two clerks for Suffolk County Superior Court (one for civil, one for criminal business)
  • Retains the 6-year term for all court clerk positions, beginning the first Wednesday of January following their election

Legislative Description

To improve the election of certain court clerks

Last Action

Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order

11/4/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/27/2025

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