Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 1958: An Act relative to advertising for justices of the peace
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
H 1958 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act relative to advertising for justices of the peace. Primary sponsor: Dave Rogers (Democratic). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (February 9, 2026): Accompanied a new draft, see H5061.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representative Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1958) of David M. Rogers and Vanna Howard relative to advertising for justices of the peace. The Judiciary.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dave Rogers | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 24th Middlesex |
| Vanna Howard | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | First Middlesex |
| Francisco Paulino | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 16th Essex |
“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 H5061
- 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