An Act relative to juror comprehension
The bill aims to improve juror comprehension during trials. It includes measures to ensure jurors better understand the legal processes and instructions presented to them.
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H1605 — An Act relative to juror comprehension
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1Introduced
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2In Committee
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3Passed House
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4Passed Senate
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill died with 194th General Court. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.
In plain language
This bill addresses how jurors understand legal proceedings.
The bill aims to improve juror comprehension during trials. It includes measures to ensure jurors better understand the legal processes and instructions presented to them.
Summary
An Act relative to juror comprehension
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The bill requires courts to provide physical information cards to jurors that define applicable charges and legal terms.
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Section 62 of Chapter 234A
The court shall provide each juror a physical information card clearly defining the charges and legal terms applicable to the trial for which the juror was selected. The court shall replace the card upon request.
This change mandates that jurors receive a card with definitions of legal terms and charges relevant to their trial.
Sponsors
- Michael S. Chaisson · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 203 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
- Michael S. Chaisson Republican
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (203)
203 members have not signed on to this bill.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does H1605 do?
- An Act relative to juror comprehension
- Who sponsors H1605?
- H1605 is sponsored by Michael S. Chaisson (Republican).
- What is the current status of H1605?
- This bill died with 194th General Court. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
- Where can I track H1605?
- Track H1605 free on One Click Politics — get push/email alerts when it moves.
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