MA H1829

Bill

Relative to the jurisdiction of the housing court

Introduced
03/29/2021

In Committee
02/28/2022

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd 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 to expand the jurisdiction of the Housing Court. Specifically, it removes the geographical limitations on the Housing Court's jurisdiction, allowing the court to have authority over cases arising in all cities and towns within the state, rather than just specific counties or divisions. The bill aims to make the Housing Court's services more widely available across Massachusetts.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (3)

Sarah Peake (D)*, Sal DiDomenico (D), Timothy Whelan (R),

Last Action

No further action taken (on 01/03/2023)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H1829

(5 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H1829
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H1829.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H1624	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 H4844	Similar To
H1634	Relative to the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act	Accompanied S975	Similar To
S2471	Relative to the appointment of guardians ad litem in the housing court	Accompanied a study order, see S2665	Similar To
S975	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
S995	Relative to housing court jurisdiction	Accompanied H1829	Similar To

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