H 1769·MA·house
An Act relative to the safety of courthouses and remote court proceedings
FailedFiled Feb 27, 2025
Sponsor: Dan Hunt (D)
Latest Action
Accompanied a study order, see H5281 (under House Rule 27)
Mar 26, 2026
Summary
The bill changes the law so court officers can enforce rules on court parking lots and other areas next to a courthouse. It also gives them police powers when they are at hearings held outside a courthouse, when escorting jurors or judges, or when handling detainees. The goal is to improve safety for remote court proceedings and related activities.
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