Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 5056: An Act to modify the rules for taking depositions outside the Commonwealth and to adopt the uniform 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 5056 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 9, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act to modify the rules for taking depositions outside the Commonwealth and to adopt the uniform interstate depositions and discovery act. Primary sponsor: Joint Committee on the Judiciary. It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (February 9, 2026): Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joint Committee on the Judiciary | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Mike Day | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 31st Middlesex |
| Steven Howitt | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 4th Bristol |
| Jay Livingstone | Co-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
- Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
- New draft of H1646, H1765 and H1857
- Reported from the committee on The Judiciary