Reported by CommitteeFiled Feb 2, 2026
Sponsor: Joint Committee on the Judiciary
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House: Read second and ordered to a third reading
Mar 2, 2026
Summary
The legislation amends Chapter 185C, Section 3 of the Massachusetts General Laws by deleting language that ties housing court jurisdiction to specific cities and counties. By stripping those references, the housing court’s authority is no longer confined to Boston, Berkshire, Franklin, Hampden, Hampshire, Worcester County, and the designated northeastern and southeastern divisions. This change broadens the court’s reach to cover the entire state.
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