H3377
An Act relative to microfilm
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Bill overview
This bill addresses the preservation and accessibility of documents held by Massachusetts registries of deeds by encouraging the use of microfilm. It aims to improve the long-term storage and retrieval of these records, ensuring they remain available for future research and legal purposes. The legislation seeks to standardize practices related to documenting and managing these records through microfilm technology. Ultimately, the bill intends to modernize the system for handling important legal documents.
Key provisions
- Encourages the use of microfilm for recording documents at registries of deeds.
- Focuses on methods of recording documents.
- Addresses practices related to documenting and managing records.
- Aims to improve long-term preservation of records.
- Seeks to ensure continued accessibility of records.
Who is affected
- Registries of Deeds in Massachusetts
- Researchers and legal professionals
- The public accessing records
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Primary sponsor
David Henry Argosky LeBoeuf
Cosponsors
Aaron L. Saunders
David Henry Argosky LeBoeuf
Jacob R. Oliveira
Sally P. Kerans
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Bill H.3377 194th (Current)
An Act relative to microfilm
By Representatives LeBoeuf of Worcester and Moakley of Falmouth, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3377) of David Henry Argosky LeBoeuf, Thomas W. Moakley and Jacob R. Oliveira relative to methods of recording documents by registries of deeds. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
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Bill Information
Presenters: David Henry Argosky LeBoeuf , Thomas W. Moakley Status: Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means
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Bill History
Displaying 4 actions for Bill H.3377
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 6/18/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 06/24/2025 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-1 |
| 10/6/2025 | House | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means |
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