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MA H3354

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Steven Howitt

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Prohibits members of the General Court (state legislators) from directly or indirectly receiving or requesting compensation related to Committee for Public Counsel Services (CPCS) duties
  • Amends Section 6B of Chapter 211D of Massachusetts General Laws by adding a new paragraph
  • CPCS provides legal representation to indigent defendants; Section 5 governs the assignment and duties of private attorneys who take these cases
  • Sponsored by Representative Steven S. Howitt of the 4th Bristol District, filed January 14, 2025
  • Similar legislation (House No. 3055) was filed in the 2023-2024 legislative session

Legislative Description

Relative to CPCS reimbursement

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H5184

3/9/2026

Committee Referrals

State Administration and Regulatory Oversight2/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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