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MA S1028

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Michael Barrett

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Origin

Senate

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Doubles daily juror compensation from $50 to $100 across multiple sections of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 234A
  • Extends compensation provisions to grand jurors by adding "or grand" to existing trial juror language
  • Increases the maximum annual appropriation for juror compensation from $350 to $700
  • Repeals sections 52-54 of Chapter 234A (specific content of repealed sections not detailed in bill text)
  • Requires the trial court to submit annual reports to the legislature on funds expended for juror compensation and reimbursement

Legislative Description

Improving juror compensation

Last Action

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means

2/26/2026

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means2/26/2026
Judiciary2/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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