Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 5116: An Act designating the Dorchester division of the Boston municipal court as the Judge Leslie E. Harris courthouse
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 5116 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on January 27, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act designating the Dorchester division of the Boston municipal court as the Judge Leslie E. Harris courthouse. It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 31, 2026): Hearing scheduled for 04/07/2026 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representatives Worrell of Boston and Holmes of Boston, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Christopher J. Worrell for legislation to designate the Dorchester division of the Boston Municipal Court as Judge Leslie E. Harris courthouse. The Judiciary.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandy Fluker-Reid | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 12th Suffolk |
| Dan Hunt | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 13th Suffolk |
| Chris Worrell | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 5th 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
- Hearing scheduled for 04/07/2026 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2
- Senate concurred
- Reported, referred to the committee on Joint Rules, reported, rules suspended and referred to the committee on The Judiciary
- Referred to the committee on House Rules