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SD 2100

An Act relative to defining Court Service Coordinator in Group 2

194th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Paul Feeney

Defines Court Service Coordinator and Assistant Court Service Coordinator as Group 2 employees in the MA trial court, clarifying classification, pay, and benefits.

House concurred
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Bill Summary · SD 2100

Summary: SD 2100 — An Act relative to defining Court Service Coordinator in Group 2

Overview

SD 2100 is a proposed Massachusetts bill introduced on January 17, 2025, by Senator Paul R. Feeney. The measure seeks to clarify and extend Group 2 classification to include specific trial court positions. The bill has progressed in the legislative process, with the House concurring on February 27, 2025, after initial referral to a committee.

Purpose and intent

  • The primary purpose is to define “Court Service Coordinator” (CSC) and “Assistant Court Service Coordinator” as Group 2 employees within the General Laws, specifically for the trial court system.
  • By inserting these positions into the Group 2 definition, the bill aims to ensure formal recognition of CSCs and assistant CSCs within the state’s civil service framework.

Key provisions

  • Amendment to Chapter 32 of the General Laws (as appearing in the 2022 Official Edition).
  • Section 3(g) is amended by inserting, after the word “hospital,” the following words:
    • “employees of the trial court of the Commonwealth who hold the position of court service coordinator or assistant court service coordinator.”
  • In effect, CSCs and assistant CSCs employed by the Commonwealth’s trial court would be explicitly included in Group 2 for the purposes of the stated statute.

Affected parties

  • Primary beneficiaries: employees of the Commonwealth’s trial court who hold the positions of Court Service Coordinator or Assistant Court Service Coordinator.
  • Indirect effects: the trial court’s human resources practices, including classification, salary grouping, and related employment protections tied to Group 2 status.

Legislative and procedural history

  • Introduced: February 27, 2025 (Senate Docket No. 2100).
  • Legislative actions:
    • 2025-02-27: Referred to the Committee on Public Service.
    • 2025-02-27: House concurred (indicating cross-chamber agreement on the text that had progressed to the House).
  • Background note: The measure references similar matters filed in a prior session (Senate No. 1675, 2023-2024).

Effective date and implementation

  • The bill text does not specify a separate effective date; as a definitional amendment, if enacted, it would typically take effect upon enactment or upon any date specified in the final enacted language. No fiscal impact statement is provided in the summary text.

Potential impact and considerations

  • Administrative: Creates explicit Group 2 recognition for CSCs and assistant CSCs, which can influence job classification, salary steps, and eligibility for Group 2 benefits.
  • Operational: May affect recruitment, payroll, and career ladders within the trial court workforce.
  • Legal/interpretive: Removes ambiguity by clearly listing CSCs within Group 2, potentially affecting related civil service provisions.

Note: This summary reflects the bill as introduced and as reflected in the available text and docket actions. If enacted, the final statutory language and any accompanying fiscal or regulatory guidance would determine the precise impact.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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