MA S1066

Bill

MA S1066

Incentivizing the use of public transportation by jurors

Introduced
03/29/2021

In Committee
03/29/2021

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation relative to the use of public transportation by jurors. The Judiciary.

AI Summary

This bill amends Chapter 234A of the General Laws to provide jurors with free access to public transportation services, such as those offered by the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority or regional transit authorities, on the days they are required to appear for jury service. The benefit is provided directly by the transportation providers and not through reimbursement from the courts or the Office of Jury Commissioner.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Ed Kennedy (D)*,

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see S2665 (on 02/07/2022)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S1066

(5 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S1066
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S1066.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H1814	Regarding Chapter 277	Accompanied a study order, see H4844	Similar To
H3547	To establish free access to ride to elections in Massachusetts (FARE)	Accompanied a new draft, see H4095	Similar To
H3574	Commissioning a study of a public transportation benefit program for employees of the commonwealth	Accompanied a study order, see H5005	Similar To
H4095	To establish free access to ride to elections in Massachusetts (FARE)	No further action taken	Similar To
S2665	Order relative to authorizing the joint committee on the Judiciary to make an investigation and study of certain current Senate documents relative to judiciary matters	Discharged to the committee on Senate Rules	Replaced by

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