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Introduced
02/27/2025
02/27/2025
In Committee
02/27/2025
02/27/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
194th General Court
Bill Summary
By Representative Decker of Cambridge, a petition of Marjorie C. Decker, Mike Connolly and Patricia D. Jehlen that the executive office of the Trial Court relocate the Cambridge district court from the city of Medford to the city of Cambridge. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill requires the Massachusetts Trial Court to relocate the Cambridge District Court (also known as the third district court of eastern Middlesex) from the city of Medford back to the city of Cambridge by December 31, 2025. The bill highlights that the court has been located in Medford since 2009, which is considered to be in violation of a previous legal provision (chapter 218). Additionally, the bill mandates that within 90 days of the act's effective date, the executive office of the trial court must submit a detailed report outlining the specific timeline for moving the court. The proposed legislation aims to return the district court to its original location in Cambridge, suggesting that the current Medford location is not considered appropriate or in line with previous legal requirements.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Accompanied a new draft, see H5057 (on 02/09/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H1651 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H1651.pdf |
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