Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Proposed Bill
SD 3607: An Act protecting access to justice
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SD 3607 is a proposed bill introduced in the Massachusetts Senate on January 20, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act protecting access to justice. Primary sponsor: Lydia Edwards (Democratic). It lists 23 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 27, 2026): Referred to the committee on The Judiciary.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Ms. Edwards, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Lydia Edwards, Patricia D. Jehlen, Joanne M. Comerford, Rebecca L. Rausch and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect access to justice. The Judiciary.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 24
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lydia Edwards | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Third Suffolk |
| Christine Barber | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 34th Middlesex |
| Nick Collins | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | First Suffolk |
| Jo Comerford | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Hampshire, Franklin and Worcester |
| Manny Cruz | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 7th Essex |
| Julian Cyr | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Cape and Islands |
| Marjorie Decker | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 25th Middlesex |
| Sal DiDomenico | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Middlesex and Suffolk |
| Mindy Domb | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 3rd Hampshire |
| Bill Driscoll | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Norfolk, Plymouth and Bristol |
| Michelle DuBois | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 10th Plymouth |
| Jamie Eldridge | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Middlesex and Worcester |
| Pat Jehlen | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Second Middlesex |
| John Keenan | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Norfolk and Plymouth |
| Robyn Kennedy | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | First Worcester |
| Paul Mark | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Berkshire, Hampden, Franklin and Hampshire |
| Liz Miranda | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Second Suffolk |
| Thomas Moakley | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | Barnstable, Dukes and Nantucket |
| Tram Nguyen | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 18th Essex |
| Pavel Payano | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | First Essex |
| Becca Rausch | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Norfolk, Worcester and Middlesex |
| Mike Rush | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Norfolk and Suffolk |
| Amy Sangiolo | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 11th Middlesex |
| Dan Sena | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 37th 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
- Referred to the committee on The Judiciary
- Rules suspended
- Referred to the committee on Rules of the two branches, acting concurrently