H 1769 Massachusetts House · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)

An Act relative to the safety of courthouses and remote court proceedings

This bill expands court officers' authority to ensure safety at courthouses and related locations. It adds "court parking areas" to where officers can operate (Section 1) and grants them police powers when attending remote court proceedings, escorting jurors or judges, or transporting detainees (Section 2). The changes directly affect court officers, jurors, judicial staff, and detainees during non-traditional court activities. The bill updates existing law to address safety needs beyond physical courthouse walls.
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
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This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
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Total actions
6
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Feb 27, 2025
Senate · Passed
Senate concurred
Feb 27, 2025
House · Referred to committee
Referred to the committee on The Judiciary
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Dan Hunt
DDemocratic
MA
13th Suffolk