Massachusetts S1184: An Act relative to summary process

What the bill says

A resolution to the case, and identify next steps in preparing the case for trial. No default or dismissal may enter if a party does not appear at the first tier event. (ii) Second tier. For cases which are not resolved, the Clerk’s Office shall send a written notice to the parties of the trial date.

From the introduced text, February 27, 2025:

a resolution to the case, and identify next steps in preparing the case for trial. No default or dismissal may enter if a party does not appear at the first tier event. (ii) Second tier. For cases which are not resolved, the Clerk’s Office shall send a written notice to the parties of the trial date.

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Sponsors

• Liz Miranda (D) · primary sponsor
• Mike Connolly (D, 26th Middlesex)
• James Eldridge (D, Middlesex and Worcester)

Latest actions

1. July 22, 2026: Accompanied a study order (under JR10), see S3199
2. March 30, 2026: Reporting date extended to Tuesday June 30, 2026
3. February 26, 2026: Reporting date extended to Thursday April 2, 2026
4. February 12, 2026: Reporting date extended to Monday March 2, 2026
5. October 10, 2025: Hearing scheduled for 10/21/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2
6. February 27, 2025: House concurred
7. February 27, 2025: Referred to the committee on The Judiciary

Common questions

What is S1184?

S1184 is a bill in the Massachusetts Legislature (194th General Court): An Act relative to summary process.

What does S1184 do?

In its own words: A resolution to the case, and identify next steps in preparing the case for trial. No default or dismissal may enter if a party does not appear at the first tier event. (ii) Second tier. For cases which are not resolved, the Clerk’s Office shall send a written notice to the parties of the trial date.

What is the status of S1184?

Failed as of July 22, 2026. Latest action: Accompanied a study order (under JR10), see S3199 (July 22, 2026).

Who sponsored S1184?

Liz Miranda (D), with 2 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for S1184?

On the Massachusetts Legislature website: https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S1184