Massachusetts SD 2464: An Act reforming the judicial system

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SENATE DOCKET, NO. 2464 FILED ON: 2/16/2023
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The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
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PRESENTED BY:
Jason M. Lewis, (BY REQUEST)
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To the Honorable Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in General
Court assembled:
The undersigned legislators and/or citizens respectfully petition for the adoption of the accompanying bill:
An Act reforming the judicial system.
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PETITION OF:

NAME: DISTRICT/ADDRESS:
Norma Powell

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SENATE DOCKET, NO. 2464 FILED ON: 2/16/2023
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By Mr. Lewis (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Norma
Powell for legislation to reform the judicial system. The Judiciary.

[SIMILAR MATTER FILED IN PREVIOUS SESSION
SEE SENATE, NO. 1069 OF 2021-2022.]

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts

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In the One Hundred and Ninety-Third General Court
(2023-2024)
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An Act reforming the judicial system.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled, and by the authority
of the same, as follows:

1 SECTION 1. The Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 43B Rule 66 are hereby
2 amended by striking out paragraphs (b), (c), (d), (e) and (f) of chapter 43B Rule 66. Justice must
3 be sure for all, regardless of race, religion, gender or creed, or whether one is proceeding pro se
4 (without an attorney).
5 SECTION 2. Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, any rule issued
6 to govern receivers that does not incorporate the rules that govern receivers in the Federal Rules
7 of Civil Procedure Rule 66, or that expands or elaborates upon those provisions, is invalid.
8 The striking out of paragraphs (b), (c), (d), (e) and (f) of Massachusetts General Laws,
9 Chapter 43B Rule 66 is required to bring the Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 43B into
10 conformity with the United States Constitution and the Bill of Rights by guaranteeing all people

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11 their right to defend themselves and their property in the Massachusetts court system. The United
12 States and Massachusetts Constitutions are not a discretionary call but a guarantee of protection
13 to all individual’s civil rights. The refusal of the court clerk or any party to a court action to
14 produce vital records requested, action is automatically dismissed with no finding, to conform
15 with Massachusetts Rule of Civil Procedure Rule 41 to guarantee documentation upon which any
16 rulings are issued.