An Act providing for equity within the judicial branch

This bill establishes a new salary standard for various clerks and registers within the Massachusetts judicial system, including those at the Supreme Judicial Court, Appeals Court, and Superior Court. Under the legislation, these positions will receive salaries set at 84.57 percent of the Chief Justice's pay, overriding previous laws that may have dictated different rates. The change applies to specific roles such as clerks in the Juvenile and District Court Departments and registers in the Probate and Family Court Department. The new salary structure is designed to ensure consistent compensation across the judicial branch and takes effect on July 1, 2023.