Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 1857: An Act establishing the Massachusetts Interstate Depositions and Discovery Act
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 1857 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act establishing the Massachusetts Interstate Depositions and Discovery Act. Primary sponsor: Jay Livingstone (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 9, 2026): Accompanied a new draft, see H5056.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representative Livingstone of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1857) of Jay D. Livingstone for legislation to establish the Massachusetts interstate depositions and discovery act. The Judiciary.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jay Livingstone | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 8th Suffolk |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Accompanied a new draft, see H5056
- Hearing rescheduled to 11/04/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time
- Hearing rescheduled to 11/04/2025 from 01:00 PM-02:30 PM in A-1 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time
- Hearing scheduled for 11/04/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on The Judiciary