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The 194th General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Bill SD.3607 194th (Current)

An Act protecting access to justice

By Ms. Edwards, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Lydia Edwards, Patricia D. Jehlen, Joanne M. Comerford, Rebecca L. Rausch and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect access to justice. The Judiciary.

Bill Information

Presenter:
Lydia Edwards

Emergency Preamble

Whereas, The deferred operation of this act would tend to defeat its purpose, which is to forthwith protect access to the court system in the commonwealth, preserve the integrity of judicial proceedings, prevent disruptions to the conduct of judicial processes, and ensure free and equal access to the courts of the commonwealth, therefore it is hereby declared to be an emergency law, necessary for the immediate preservation of the public convenience, therefore it is hereby declared to be an emergency law, necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace and safety.

Petitioners

Name District/Address
Lydia Edwards Third Suffolk
Patricia D. Jehlen Second Middlesex
Joanne M. Comerford Hampshire, Franklin and Worcester
Rebecca L. Rausch Norfolk, Worcester and Middlesex
Robyn K. Kennedy First Worcester
Liz Miranda Second Suffolk
James B. Eldridge Middlesex and Worcester
Pavel M. Payano First Essex
Paul W. Mark Berkshire, Hampden, Franklin and Hampshire
Tram T. Nguyen 18th Essex
Julian Cyr Cape and Islands
Christine P. Barber 34th Middlesex
Marjorie C. Decker 25th Middlesex
Manny Cruz 7th Essex
Danillo A. Sena 37th Middlesex
Amy Mah Sangiolo 11th Middlesex
Mindy Domb 3rd Hampshire
Michelle M. DuBois 10th Plymouth
Nick Collins First Suffolk
William J. Driscoll, Jr. Norfolk, Plymouth and Bristol
Michael F. Rush Norfolk and Suffolk
Thomas W. Moakley Barnstable, Dukes and Nantucket
John F. Keenan Norfolk and Plymouth
Sal N. DiDomenico Middlesex and Suffolk

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