An Act establishing a commission to study judicial accountability in the Commonwealth

This bill creates a special commission to examine how judges in Massachusetts are nominated, selected, appointed, and overseen. The commission will be made up of representatives from the governor, the state legislature, various bar associations across the state, and diverse legal and civic groups. Its main task is to study the current system and propose ways to improve judicial accountability, specifically looking at standards for reappointing judges. The commission must meet publicly within one month of being formed and submit its final report by December 1, 2024. Members of the commission serve without pay, though the group can request funds or donations to carry out its work.