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MA S905

MA S905
To eliminate the public counsel fee

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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 eliminate the public counsel fee. The Judiciary.

AI Summary

This bill aims to eliminate the public counsel fee. Specifically, it proposes to gradually reduce the counsel fee from $150 to $100 in 2025, then to $50 in 2026, and finally eliminate the fee entirely in 2027. The bill seeks to ensure that no person determined to be indigent is assessed a counsel fee, regardless of any other laws.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

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

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S905
BillText https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S905.pdf
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