Massachusetts H1972: An Act relative to judicial compensation

What the bill says

From the introduced text, February 27, 2025:

SECTION 1. Section 22 of chapter 211 is hereby amended by adding at the end thereof the following: - Such compensation shall be increased at the same rate of increase, if any, as the percentage change in the Consumer Price Index for Urban Workers for the Northeast Region commencing the first day in July of the year 2025, and every year thereafter SECTION 2. Section 2 of Chapter 211A of the General Laws by adding at the end thereof the following: - Such compensation shall be increased at the same rate of increase, if any, as the percentage change in the Consumer Price Index for Urban Workers for the Northeast Region commencing the first day in July of the year 2025, and every year thereafter SECTION 3. Section 4 of Chapter 211B of the General Laws is hereby amended by adding at the end thereof the following: - Such compensation shall be increased at the same rate of increase, if any, as the percentage change in the Consumer Price Index for Urban Workers for the Northeast Region commencing the first day in July of the year 2025, and every year thereafter SECTION 4. Chapter 32 of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting after Section 65J the following section: - Section 65k. All justices of the supreme judicial court, …

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Sponsors

• Daniel Ryan (D, 2nd Suffolk) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. March 26, 2026: Accompanied a study order, see H5281 (under House Rule 27)
2. November 4, 2025: Hearing rescheduled to 11/04/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1 and Virtual<br> <span style="color: blue; font-style: italic;">Hearing updated to New End Time</span>
3. November 4, 2025: Hearing rescheduled to 11/04/2025 from 01:00 PM-02:30 PM in A-1 and Virtual<br> <span style="color: blue; font-style: italic;">Hearing updated to New End Time</span>
4. October 29, 2025: Hearing scheduled for 11/04/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1
5. February 27, 2025: Senate concurred
6. February 27, 2025: Referred to the committee on The Judiciary
7. : Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order

Common questions

What is H1972?

H1972 is a bill in the Massachusetts Legislature (194th General Court): An Act relative to judicial compensation.

What is the status of H1972?

Failed as of March 26, 2026. Latest action: Accompanied a study order, see H5281 (under House Rule 27) (March 26, 2026).

Who sponsored H1972?

Daniel Ryan (D, 2nd Suffolk).

Where is the official record for H1972?

On the Massachusetts Legislature website: https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H1972