MA S987

Bill

MA S987

Establishing a commission to study judicial accountability in the Commonwealth

Introduced
02/16/2023

In Committee
02/16/2023

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2024

Introduced Session

193rd General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to establish a commission to study judicial accountability in the Commonwealth. The Judiciary.

AI Summary

This bill establishes a special commission to study the nomination, selection, appointment, and oversight of judges in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The commission will be composed of various stakeholders, including members of the state legislature, representatives from legal associations, and other relevant organizations. The commission is tasked with developing recommendations to improve accountability in the judicial appointment and reappointment process. The commission will be required to submit its first report of recommendations by December 1, 2024.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Anne Gobi (D)*,

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see S2612 (on 02/08/2024)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S987

(2 Companion Bills)

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Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S987
BillText	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S987.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H1727	Establishing a commission to study judicial accountability in the Commonwealth	Accompanied a study order, see H4517	Similar To
S2612	Order relative to authorizing the joint committee on the Judiciary to make an investigation and study of certain current Senate documents relative to judicial matters.	No further action taken	Replaced by

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