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SD 3607 Massachusetts Senate · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)

An Act protecting access to justice

Summary
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.
Issues: ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill explicitly protects 'access to justice' (a key criminal justice reform indicator), aligning with civil rights protection and fair court access within the Judiciary subject area.92% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 20, 2026 Last action Jan 27, 2026
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Total actions
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Committee
2
Jan 27, 2026
Committee
Referred to the committee on The Judiciary
upper
Jan 20, 2026
Committee
Referred to the committee on Rules of the two branches, acting concurrently
upper
1 primary · 23 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Photo of Lydia Edwards
Lydia Edwards
DDemocratic
MA
Third Suffolk
Co
Photo of Amy Sangiolo
Amy Sangiolo
DDemocratic
MA
11th Middlesex
Co
Photo of Becca Rausch
Becca Rausch
DDemocratic
MA
Norfolk, Worcester and Middlesex
Co
Photo of Bill Driscoll
Bill Driscoll
DDemocratic
MA
Norfolk, Plymouth and Bristol
Co
Photo of Christine Barber
Christine Barber
DDemocratic
MA
34th Middlesex
Co
Photo of Dan Sena
Dan Sena
DDemocratic
MA
37th Middlesex
Co
Photo of Jamie Eldridge
Jamie Eldridge
DDemocratic
MA
Middlesex and Worcester
Co
Photo of Jo Comerford
Jo Comerford
DDemocratic
MA
Hampshire, Franklin and Worcester
Co
Photo of John Keenan
John Keenan
DDemocratic
MA
Norfolk and Plymouth
Co
Photo of Julian Cyr
Julian Cyr
DDemocratic
MA
Cape and Islands
Co
Photo of Liz Miranda
Liz Miranda
DDemocratic
MA
Second Suffolk