Massachusetts H5116: An Act designating the Dorchester division of the Boston municipal court as the Judge Leslie E. Harris courthouse

What the bill says

From the introduced text, January 27, 2026:

The courthouse of the Dorchester division of the Boston municipal court located at 510 Washington street in the city of Boston shall be designated and known as the Judge Leslie E. Harris courthouse, in honor of the late Honorable Leslie Earl Harris, a former judge of the Suffolk juvenile court, for his many contributions to his community, the judiciary and the commonwealth. The division of capital asset management and maintenance shall erect and maintain suitable markers bearing the designation in compliance with any applicable standards.

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Sponsors

• Christopher Worrell (D) · primary sponsor
• Daniel Hunt (D, 13th Suffolk)
• Fluker-Reid, Brandy (D, 12th Suffolk)

Latest actions

1. March 31, 2026: Hearing scheduled for 04/07/2026 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2
2. February 12, 2026: Senate concurred
3. February 11, 2026: Reported, referred to the committee on Joint Rules, reported, rules suspended and referred to the committee on The Judiciary
4. January 27, 2026: Referred to the committee on House Rules

Common questions

What is H5116?

H5116 is a bill in the Massachusetts Legislature (194th General Court): An Act designating the Dorchester division of the Boston municipal court as the Judge Leslie E. Harris courthouse.

What is the status of H5116?

In committee as of March 31, 2026. Latest action: Hearing scheduled for 04/07/2026 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2 (March 31, 2026).

Who sponsored H5116?

Christopher Worrell (D), with 2 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for H5116?

On the Massachusetts Legislature website: https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H5116