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H 4376

Order relative to extending until Wednesday, December 3, 2025 the time within which the committee on the Judiciary is authorized to report on current House documents

194th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Mike Day

Extends the Judiciary Committee's deadline to report on House Documents 1600, 1625, 1682, 1969 to December 3, 2025; no policy changes, just a timing extension.

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Bill Summary · H 4376

Summary of H 4376 — Order extending Judiciary Committee reporting deadline

Purpose

This bill is a procedural order that extends the time the Massachusetts House of Representatives’ Judiciary Committee has to file its final report on four specific House documents. The extension lasts until Wednesday, December 3, 2025. It overrides the standard timing rules by invoking House Rule 27.

Key provisions

  • Grants the Judiciary Committee until December 3, 2025 to make its final report on the following current House documents:
    • House Document 1600
    • House Document 1625
    • House Document 1682
    • House Document 1969
  • The extension is described as “notwithstanding the provisions of House Rule 27,” signaling a temporary override of the usual reporting deadlines.
  • No substantive policy changes are included; the measure merely extends the committee’s deadline to report.

Affected parties and scope

  • Primary affected body: Massachusetts House of Representatives, Judiciary Committee.
  • Stakeholders likely to be affected include sponsors/owners of the listed House Documents (HDs 1600, 1625, 1682, 1969) and any legislators or staff awaiting action on these documents.
  • The extension does not create new policy or funding; it adjusts timeline and workflow.

Procedural history and timeline

  • Introduced/Filed: August 4–7, 2025 (House Docket No. 5008)
  • Status: Adopted (procedural measure)
  • Actions taken:
    • Referred to the Committee on Rules
    • Rules committee reported “ought to be adopted”
    • Rules suspended
    • Adopted by the House
  • Sponsor: Michael S. Day (primary)
  • Related bill: HD 5008 (the docket for this measure), noted as a replacement/related filing

Impact and practical implications

  • Scheduling: Extends the window for the Judiciary Committee to complete its review and issue a final report on the four documents, which can influence timing of potential floor action on those documents.
  • Process: Demonstrates the House’s use of procedural orders to manage legislative workflow and deadlines.
  • Policy effect: None; no substantive changes to law or policy are embedded in this measure.

Quick reference

  • Bill: H 4376
  • Title: Order relative to extending until Wednesday, December 3, 2025 the time within which the committee on the Judiciary is authorized to report on current House documents
  • Effective date: Upon adoption (extension applies through 12/3/2025)
  • Primary sponsor: Michael S. Day
  • Status: Adopted
  • Documents extended: HD 1600, HD 1625, HD 1682, HD 1969

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

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