Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 1876: An Act addressing compensation rates for bar advocates
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
H 1876 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act addressing compensation rates for bar advocates. Primary sponsor: Christopher Markey (Democratic). It lists 13 additional sponsors. 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 Markey of Dartmouth, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1876) of Christopher M. Markey, Dennis C. Gallagher and Joanne M. Comerford relative to compensation rates for bar advocates. The Judiciary.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 12 · Independent 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christopher Markey | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 9th Bristol |
| James Arena-DeRosa | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 8th Middlesex |
| Jenny Armini | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 8th Essex |
| Natalie M. Blais | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Jo Comerford | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Hampshire, Franklin and Worcester |
| Dennis Gallagher | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 8th Plymouth |
| John Moran | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 9th Suffolk |
| Dave Rogers | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 24th Middlesex |
| Lindsay Sabadosa | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 1st Hampshire |
| Aaron Saunders | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 7th Hampden |
| Adam Scanlon | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 14th Bristol |
| Dan Sena | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 37th Middlesex |
| Mark Sylvia | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 10th Bristol |
| Susannah Whipps | Co-sponsor | Independent | House | 2nd Franklin |
“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