Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 1860: An Act increasing the dispute limit for small claims court
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 1860 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act increasing the dispute limit for small claims court. Primary sponsor: Marc Lombardo (Republican). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (March 26, 2026): Accompanied a study order, see H5281 (under House Rule 27).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representative Lombardo of Billerica, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1860) of Marc T. Lombardo for legislation to increase the dispute limit for small claims court. The Judiciary.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marc Lombardo | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 22nd Middlesex |
| Kelly Pease | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 4th Hampden |
“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 study order, see H5281 (under House Rule 27)
- 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