MA H 1604
in committeeAn Act regarding district court jurisdiction of threats to use deadly weapons, explosives, chemical or biological agents, or other devices or substances capable of causing death, serious bodily injury or substantial property damage
Massachusetts · 2025-2026 Regular Session (194th General Court) · lower
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Quick answers
Did MA H 1604 pass?
Not yet. MA H 1604 is in committee and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2026-03-26): Accompanied a study order, see H5281 (under House Rule 27)
What is MA H 1604 about?
By Representative Cataldo of Concord, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1604) of Simon Cataldo relative to district court jurisdiction of certain offenses. The Judiciary.
Who sponsors MA H 1604?
Simon Cataldo is the primary sponsor of MA H 1604.
Description
By Representative Cataldo of Concord, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1604) of Simon Cataldo relative to district court jurisdiction of certain offenses. The Judiciary.
- Introduced
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- Latest action
- 2026-03-26 — Accompanied a study order, see H5281 (under House Rule 27)
- Bill type
- bill
- Last updated
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Sponsors
- Simon Cataldoprimary
Committees
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Action timeline
Newest first
2026-03-26
Accompanied a study order, see H5281 (under House Rule 27)
2025-11-04
Hearing rescheduled to 11/04/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time
2025-11-04
Hearing rescheduled to 11/04/2025 from 01:00 PM-02:30 PM in A-1 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time
2025-10-29
Hearing scheduled for 11/04/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1
2025-02-27
Senate concurred
2025-02-27
Referred to the committee on The Judiciary
referral-committee
Versions
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Documents
Votes
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Related bills
- Replaces: HD 644
Official source
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