S 1212 Massachusetts Senate · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)

An Act to enhance courthouse security

This bill (S 1212) proposes legislative changes to improve security measures at courthouses. It directly affects courthouses, court staff, and the public using judicial facilities by aiming to strengthen physical and procedural safeguards. The official abstract states the bill seeks to enhance courthouse security but does not specify exact mechanisms or funding details in the provided text. As the abstract is brief, the summary is limited to the stated purpose without describing specific provisions. The bill was introduced by Senator Michael O. Moore and referred to the Judiciary committee.
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 by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
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

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Mike Moore
DDemocratic
MA
Second Worcester