H 5059 Massachusetts House · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)

An Act relative to judicial security

H 5059, the Massachusetts Judicial Security Act, creates a confidential database to protect the personal information of judges and their immediate family members (spouses, children, or parents living with them). It requires the Office of Court Management to maintain this database and mandates that government agencies, data brokers, and other entities remove judicial officers' home addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses from public access within 24-72 hours after receiving notice. The law prohibits selling or sharing this information without consent, with limited exceptions for court orders, law enforcement, or financial institutions. This directly affects all Massachusetts state judges, federal judges in Massachusetts, and court clerks, ensuring their personal details remain private from public disclosure.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Feb 2026
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Introduced Feb 9, 2026 Last action Feb 9, 2026
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Feb 9, 2026
Lower · Passed
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
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Feb 9, 2026
Lower · Passed
Reported from the committee on The Judiciary
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