Resolve for a commission to review, replace, and eliminate the Grand Jury System
This resolution establishes a commission to review Massachusetts' grand jury system, which has faced longstanding questions about fairness and utility, particularly after similar systems were phased out in other jurisdictions. The commission - comprising law school deans, legal professionals, judicial representatives, and community stakeholders - will hold public hearings across five locations and submit recommendations within 24 months. The resolution does not change current law but initiates a formal review process to evaluate potential reforms or replacements.
Bill status
passed
3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Feb 2025
House Passage
Feb 2025
Governor
Introduced Feb 27, 2025
Last action Dec 18, 2025
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the House. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
6
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Feb 27, 2025
Lower · Passed
House concurred
lower
Feb 27, 2025
Committee
Referred to the committee on The Judiciary
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Jason Lewis
DDemocratic
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