HB 1509 — relative to judicial immunity and permitting civil actions against judicial officers for certain criminal bail decisions.
Last action — Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 02/12/2026 HJ 4 P. 7
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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 has been introduced in the House. Introduced December 10, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.
Odds of enactment
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Summary
relative to judicial immunity and permitting civil actions against judicial officers for certain criminal bail decisions.
Bill Text
- Introduced View text Current pdf
Action History
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Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 02/12/2026 HJ 4 P. 7
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Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 01/28/2026 (Vote 16-2; CC) HC 6 P. 7
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Executive Session: 01/28/2026 11:00 am GP 230
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Public Hearing: 01/28/2026 11:00 am GP 230
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Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Judiciary HJ 1 P. 23
Sponsors
- Matthew Coker · Cosponsor
- Ross Berry · Cosponsor
- Douglas Trottier · Primary
- Tom Ploszaj · Cosponsor
- Barbara Comtois · Cosponsor
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 4 co-sponsors · 410 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
- Douglas Trottier Republican
Co-sponsors (4)
- Matthew Coker Republican
- Ross Berry Republican
- Tom Ploszaj Republican
- Barbara Comtois Republican
Not signed on (410)
410 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 410 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does HB 1509 do?
- relative to judicial immunity and permitting civil actions against judicial officers for certain criminal bail decisions.
- Who sponsors HB 1509?
- HB 1509 is sponsored by Matthew Coker (Republican), Ross Berry (Republican), Douglas Trottier (Republican), Tom Ploszaj (Republican), and Barbara Comtois (Republican).
- What is the current status of HB 1509?
- This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced December 10, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
- Where can I track HB 1509?
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