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.
Bill status
Introduction
0 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Floor votes
How they voted
No floor votes recorded yet.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
No actions recorded for this bill.
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Michelle DuBois
DDemocratic
Ask Maddy
·
AI policy assistant
Ask Maddy about HD 4146
Scope: MA
Hi! I can help you understand HD 4146. What would you like to know?
Try one of these
i
Maddy answers using official bill text and legislative records. Always verify before sharing.
Sources cited inline