An Act to improve the administration of justice in probate and family court
This bill amends a Massachusetts law to change the number associated with a specific section in the state's General Laws from 11 to 19. The change directly affects the administrative code governing probate and family court procedures. By updating this numerical reference, the legislation aims to improve the accuracy and organization of legal records within these courts. The bill does not alter substantive rules or outcomes for cases but rather corrects a citation within the existing legal framework.
Bill status
passed
3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Feb 2023
House Passage
Feb 2023
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2023
Last action Feb 8, 2024
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the House. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
4
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Feb 16, 2023
Lower · Passed
House concurred
lower
Feb 16, 2023
Committee
Referred to the committee on The Judiciary
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
John Velis
DDemocratic
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