Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 5061: An Act relative to advertising for justices of the peace
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 5061 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 9, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act relative to advertising for justices of the peace. Primary sponsor: Joint Committee on the Judiciary. It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 5, 2026): Read second and ordered to a third reading.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joint Committee on the Judiciary | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Vanna Howard | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | First Middlesex |
| Francisco Paulino | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 16th Essex |
| Dave Rogers | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 24th Middlesex |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Read second and ordered to a third reading
- Rules suspended
- Committee reported that the matter be placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting
- Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling
- New draft of H1958
- Reported from the committee on The Judiciary