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SD3598 • 2025

An Act designating the Dorchester division of the Boston municipal court as Judge Leslie E. Harris courthouse

An Act designating the Dorchester division of the Boston municipal court as Judge Leslie E. Harris courthouse

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Sponsor
Collins, Nick
Last action
2026-02-12
Official status
Referred to the committee on The Judiciary
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

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An Act designating the Dorchester division of the Boston municipal court as Judge Leslie E. Harris courthouse

An Act designating the Dorchester division of the Boston municipal court as Judge Leslie E.

What This Bill Does

  • An Act designating the Dorchester division of the Boston municipal court as Judge Leslie E.
  • Harris courthouse By Mr.
  • Collins and Ms.
  • Miranda, a joint petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Nick Collins and Liz Miranda for legislation to designate the Dorchester division of the Boston municipal court as Judge Leslie E.

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Bill History

  1. 2026-02-12 Senate

    Rules suspended

  2. 2026-02-12 Senate

    Referred to the committee on The Judiciary

  3. 2026-01-15 Senate

    Referred to the committee on Rules of the two branches, acting concurrently

Official Summary Text

An Act designating the Dorchester division of the Boston municipal court as Judge Leslie E. Harris courthouse
By Mr. Collins and Ms. Miranda, a joint petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Nick Collins and Liz Miranda for legislation to designate the Dorchester division of the Boston municipal court as Judge Leslie E. Harris courthouse. The Judiciary.

Current Bill Text

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Bill SD.3598

The courthouse of the Dorchester division of the Boston municipal court located at 510 Washington street in the city of Boston shall be designated and known as the Judge Leslie E. Harris courthouse, in honor of the late Honorable Leslie Earl Harris, a former judge of the Suffolk juvenile court, for his many contributions to his community, the judiciary and the commonwealth. The division of capital asset management and maintenance shall erect and maintain suitable markers bearing the designation in compliance with any applicable standards.

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