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MA H 1805

in committee

An Act to enhance the authority of courts to protect public safety

Massachusetts · 2025-2026 Regular Session (194th General Court) · lower

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Did MA H 1805 pass?

Not yet. MA H 1805 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 1805 about?

By Representative Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1805) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others for legislation to enhance the authority of courts to protect public safety. The Judiciary.

Who sponsors MA H 1805?

Bradley H. Jones, Jr. is the primary sponsor of MA H 1805, joined by 9 cosponsors.

Description

By Representative Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1805) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others for legislation to enhance the authority of courts to protect public safety. 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
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Sponsors

  • Bradley H. Jones, Jr.primary
  • Kimberly N. Fergusoncosponsor
  • Paul K. Frostcosponsor
  • Todd M. Smolacosponsor
  • David F. DeCostecosponsor
  • Steven George Xiarhoscosponsor
  • David K. Muradian, Jr.cosponsor
  • Hannah Kanecosponsor
  • Donald R. Berthiaume, Jr.cosponsor
  • Alyson M. Sullivan-Almeidacosponsor

Committees

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Action timeline

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  1. 2026-03-26

    Accompanied a study order, see H5281 (under House Rule 27)

  2. 2025-11-26

    Hearing rescheduled to 11/25/2025 from 10:00 AM-05:00 PM in A-2 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time

  3. 2025-11-25

    Hearing rescheduled to 11/25/2025 from 10:00 AM-04:00 PM in A-2 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time

  4. 2025-11-14

    Hearing scheduled for 11/25/2025 from 10:00 AM-05:00 PM in A-2

  5. 2025-02-27

    Senate concurred

  6. 2025-02-27

    Referred to the committee on The Judiciary

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Official source

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H1805

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