Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 68: Proposal for a legislative amendment to the Constitution relative to changing the mandatory age of retirement for judges
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 68 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on March 3, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Proposal for a legislative amendment to the Constitution relative to changing the mandatory age of retirement for judges. Primary sponsor: Paul McMurtry (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (October 14, 2025): Hearing scheduled for 04/08/2025 from 01:00 PM-02:30 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 Representative McMurtry of Dedham, a petition (accompanied by proposal for constitutional amendment, House, No. 68) of Paul McMurtry for a legislative amendment to the Constitution relative to changing the mandatory age of retirement for judges. The Judiciary.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul McMurtry | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 11th Norfolk |
“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 04/08/2025 from 01:00 PM-02:30 PM in A-2
- Placed on file, in concurrence
- Proposal for Constitutional Amendment ought not to pass (under Joint Rule 23) and placed on file
- Hearing scheduled for 04/08/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on The Judiciary