Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
S 1033: 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
S 1033 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts Senate on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act relative to advertising for justices of the peace. Primary sponsor: Will Brownsberger (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (February 19, 2026): Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Rules.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Mr. Brownsberger, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1033) of William N. Brownsberger for legislation relative to advertising for justices of the peace. The Judiciary.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Brownsberger | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Suffolk and Middlesex |
| Vanna Howard | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | First 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
- Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Rules
- Reporting date extended to Monday March 2, 2026
- 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
- House concurred
- Referred to the committee on The Judiciary