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H 4825

Order relative to extending until Wednesday, March 18, 2026 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 March 18, 2026 to file its final report on House Documents 1621 and 1873.

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Bill Summary · H 4825

Summary of Bill H.4825 (Session 194th, Massachusetts)

Purpose and intent

  • The bill extends the time available for the Judiciary Committee to report on two current House documents. Specifically, it orders that the committee be granted an extension until Wednesday, March 18, 2026, to finalize its report on House Documents Nos. 1621 and 1873.
  • This extension overrides the standard deadline set by House Rule 27.

Key provisions

  • Legislative text effect: “Ordered, That notwithstanding the provisions of House Rule 27, the committee on the Judiciary be granted until Wednesday, March 18, 2026 within which time to make its final report on current House documents numbered 1621 and 1873.”
  • Timing: The new cutoff date for the Judiciary Committee to complete its final report is March 18, 2026.

Affected entities

  • Primary: Commonwealth of Massachusetts, House of Representatives, Judiciary Committee.
  • Stakeholders potentially impacted indirectly: parties associated with House Documents 1621 and 1873 (which would have been the subject of the Judiciary Committee’s review, such as bills, resolutions, or proposed measures referenced by those documents). The extension primarily affects legislative processing timelines rather than policy content.

Procedural and timeline considerations

  • This is a procedural order of the House, not a substantive policy change.
  • It amends the operative deadline for the Judiciary Committee’s report for the two specified documents.
  • The action history shows the bill was referred to the House Rules Committee, reported out, rules were suspended, and adopted on December 11, 2025.
  • Sponsor: Co-sponsor Mike Day.

Potential impact

  • Allows additional time for consideration and possible legislative action on the two specified House documents.
  • Could delay or shift floor action or further legislative steps tied to those documents, depending on the committee’s final report content and subsequent House actions.
  • The extension ensures the Judiciary Committee can complete consideration without being constrained by the standard rule deadline.

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

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