Massachusetts 194th General Court Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

H1868 — An Act requiring only a justice to remove a trial default of a defendant who fails to appear at trial

  1. 1
    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

In plain language

This bill allows only a justice to remove trial defaults for defendants who miss court appearances.

The bill establishes that only a justice has the authority to remove a trial default when a defendant does not appear for trial. This change aims to streamline the process and clarify responsibilities regarding trial defaults.

Summary

An Act requiring only a justice to remove a trial default of a defendant who fails to appear at trial

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 203 not signed on

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Not signed on (203)

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Frequently asked questions

What does H1868 do?
An Act requiring only a justice to remove a trial default of a defendant who fails to appear at trial
Who sponsors H1868?
H1868 is sponsored by Christopher M. Markey (Democrat).
What is the current status of H1868?
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 H1868?
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