An Act protecting access to justice

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Overview Bill text 1 History 3 Sponsors

By Ms. Edwards, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Lydia Edwards, Patricia D. Jehlen, Joanne M. Comerford, Rebecca L. Rausch and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect access to justice. The Judiciary.

Chamber: Senate
Introduced: Jan 20, 2026
Last action: Jan 27, 2026 — Referred to the committee on The Judiciary
Session: 194th
Momentum: 45 · Moderate

PASSAGE PROBABILITY

1% Unlikely

Why this number

Stage base In Committee — base rate 4%, measured from MA's completed sessions
Momentum -1 45/100 from the pace of recorded action
Time since last action -22 262 days quiet

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