MA H3424

Bill

Relative to the jurisdiction of the Housing Court

Introduced
01/22/2019

In Committee
01/22/2019

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

191st General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to the jurisdiction of the Housing Court. The Judiciary.

AI Summary

This bill amends Section 3 of Chapter 185C of the General Laws, which relates to the jurisdiction of the Housing Court in Massachusetts. The bill removes the geographic limitations on the Housing Court's jurisdiction, allowing it to hear cases across the state instead of being limited to specific counties or regions. This change aims to expand the Housing Court's reach and make its services more widely available to residents throughout Massachusetts.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (3)

Julian Cyr (D), Sarah Peake (D), Timothy Whelan (R),

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H5081 (on 11/12/2020)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H3424

(6 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H3424
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H3424.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H3315	Regarding district court jurisdiction of threats to use deadly weapons, explosives, chemical or biological agents, or other devices or substances capable of causing death, serious bodily injury or substantial property damage	Accompanied a study order, see H5081	Similar To
H3371	To clarify the jurisdiction of law enforcement officials on immigration issues	Accompanied a study order, see H5081	Similar To
H3574	Providing for concurrent jurisdiction at certain Massachusetts Port Authority properties	Accompanied a study order, see H5117	Similar To
H5081	Study Order	Discharged to the committee on House Rules	Replaced by
S886	Relative to the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act	Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means	Similar To
S916	Relative to housing court jurisdiction	Accompanied a study order, see S2496	Similar To

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