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H 2014

An Act designating the Chelsea District Courthouse as The Kevin G. Murphy Judicial Center

194th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Jeff Turco

Designates the Chelsea District Courthouse as The Kevin G. Murphy Judicial Center and requires new signage reflecting the name.

Accompanied a study order, see H5281 (under House Rule 27)
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Bill Summary · H 2014

Summary: H.2014 — An Act designating the Chelsea District Courthouse as The Kevin G. Murphy Judicial Center

Overview

  • Purpose: Designate the Chelsea District Courthouse (Chelsea, MA) as The Kevin G. Murphy Judicial Center to honor Clerk Magistrate Kevin G. Murphy for his service to the Massachusetts Judiciary and the Chelsea and Revere communities.
  • Sponsor: Representative Jeffrey Rosario Turco (19th Suffolk).
  • Introduced: February 27, 2025.
  • House docket: No. 2014 (House Bill).
  • Related action: Companion or related measure HD 4226 noted as replacing this bill.

Key Provisions

  • Section 1: Names the Chelsea District Courthouse as “The Kevin G. Murphy Judicial Center.” Rationale: in recognition of Clerk Magistrate Kevin G. Murphy’s contributions to the Massachusetts judiciary and local communities.
  • Section 2: Requires the Massachusetts Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance (DCAMM) to erect appropriate markers/signage bearing the designation, in accordance with DCAMM standards.
  • Section 3: Takes effect 90 days after passage.

Implementation and Requirements

  • Signage: DCAMM must install markers consistent with its standards, ensuring clear designation of the courthouse name.
  • Effective date: The designation becomes effective 90 days after the bill’s passage.
  • Fiscal/operational impact: The text specifies signage duties but does not quantify costs; any costs would be handled under DCAMM’s standard processes.

Affected Parties and Impacts

  • Chelsea District Courthouse: Property/name designation changes; signage installed to reflect the new name.
  • Clerk Magistrate Kevin G. Murphy: Honored by the designation.
  • Chelsea and Revere communities: Acknowledgement of local judiciary leadership; potential public recognition.
  • Massachusetts Judiciary and DCAMM: Responsible for implementing the signage designation.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • 2025-02-27: Referred to the Judiciary Committee; Senate concurred (same date listed in action log).
  • 2025-11-04: Hearing rescheduled to 11/04/2025, 1:00 PM–5:00 PM (A-1) with updated virtual hearing end time.
  • Status note: Ongoing in the legislative process with hearings scheduled; companion HD 4226 is noted as replacing this bill.

Additional Context

  • This measure is primarily ceremonial and administrative, aimed at publicly recognizing a long-serving court official and updating the official courthouse designation.
  • The bill does not alter courthouse operations, jurisdiction, or governance beyond the naming and required signage.

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