MA S995

Bill

Relative to housing court jurisdiction

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 housing court jurisdiction. The Judiciary.

AI Summary

This bill expands the jurisdiction of the housing court by removing geographic restrictions on the types of cases the housing court can hear. Specifically, it removes language that limited the housing court's jurisdiction to certain counties and cities, allowing the housing court to hear cases across the state. The bill takes effect upon passage.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Sal DiDomenico (D)*,

Last Action

Accompanied H1829 (on 02/28/2022)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S995

(5 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S995
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S995.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
H1829	Relative to the jurisdiction of the housing court	No further action taken	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

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