HD 4146 Massachusetts House · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)

An Act to ensure all Massachusetts litigants due process of law

This bill mandates that all Massachusetts courts must provide due process of law to every litigant, as required by the Massachusetts Constitution and U.S. Constitution. It requires courts to follow specific procedural rights - including notice, answer, jury trial, discovery, and appeal - in every case, while prohibiting discrimination based on race, gender, disability, or financial status. The bill also ensures equal access to public hearings and records, and states that any court proceeding failing to meet these standards lacks jurisdiction. It directly affects all Massachusetts courts and every person involved in a legal case within the state.
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Michelle DuBois
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