An Act to ensure all Massachusetts litigants due process of law
H 1678, introduced by Representative Michelle DuBois, aims to strengthen due process protections for all individuals involved in court cases (litigants) across Massachusetts. The bill focuses on procedural reforms within the state's judicial system to ensure fair treatment for plaintiffs, defendants, and other parties in legal proceedings. It would require courts to implement specific safeguards to uphold due process rights during litigation, though the exact mechanisms are not detailed in the provided abstract. This legislation directly affects anyone participating in civil or criminal cases in Massachusetts courts. The bill is currently under consideration by the Judiciary Committee.
Bill status
passed
3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Feb 2025
Senate Passage
Feb 2025
Governor
Introduced Feb 27, 2025
Last action Mar 26, 2026
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
7
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Feb 27, 2025
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Feb 27, 2025
Committee
Referred to the committee on The Judiciary
lower
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Michelle DuBois
DDemocratic
Co
Russell Holmes
DDemocratic
Co
Tony Cabral
DDemocratic
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