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Introduced
04/07/2025
04/07/2025
In Committee
08/14/2025
08/14/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
194th General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to increase first assistant clerks in Berkshire County. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Massachusetts General Laws to increase the number of first assistant clerks in Berkshire County. Specifically, the bill modifies two sections of Chapter 221, which governs the organization and staffing of courts. The first section adds "Berkshire" to a list of counties, and the second section explicitly provides for 2 assistant clerks in Berkshire County, where previously no such provision existed. This change will likely improve administrative support and efficiency in the Berkshire County court system by allowing for additional administrative staff to help manage court records, support judges and other court personnel, and process legal documents. The bill follows a standard legislative format of amending existing law by inserting new language into specific sections of the Massachusetts General Laws.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order (under JR10), see S2886 (on 12/18/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S2637 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S2637.pdf |
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