H4138
An Act allowing “print-free” digital legal notices for the town of Wellesley
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Bill overview
This bill would allow the town of Wellesley, Massachusetts, to use digital publications instead of traditional printed notices for legal matters. It seeks to streamline the process of delivering legal notices to residents and businesses by utilizing electronic means. The bill was presented by representatives and senators and has been referred to the committee on Municipalities and Regional Government. Similar legislation is currently being considered for other Massachusetts towns.
Key provisions
- Authorizes Wellesley to satisfy legal notice requirements through digital publications.
- Permits the town to utilize electronic methods for delivering legal notices.
- Addresses legal notice requirements within the town of Wellesley.
- Requires local approval for implementation.
Who is affected
- Residents of Wellesley
- Businesses in Wellesley
- The town of Wellesley
- Municipalities in Massachusetts
- Regional Government in Massachusetts
Notable changes
- Represents a shift from traditional printed legal notices to digital alternatives.
- Potentially reduces costs associated with printing and distribution.
- May improve the efficiency of legal notice delivery.
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Primary sponsor
Alice Hanlon Peisch
Cosponsor
Alice Hanlon Peisch
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Bill H.4138 194th (Current)
An Act allowing “print-free” digital legal notices for the town of Wellesley
By Representative Peisch of Wellesley and Senator Creem, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4138) of Alice Hanlon Peisch (by vote of the town) that the town of Wellesley be authorized to satisfy legal notice requirements by digital publications. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Presenters: Alice Hanlon Peisch , Cynthia Stone Creem Status: Referred to House Committee on Bills in the Third Reading City/Town: Wellesley (Local Approval Received)
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Bill History
Displaying 7 actions for Bill H.4138
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 5/12/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Municipalities and Regional Government |
| 5/15/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 6/3/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 06/10/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in B-1 |
| 7/14/2025 | House | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling |
| 7/23/2025 | House | Committee reported that the matter be placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting |
| 7/23/2025 | House | Rules suspended |
| 7/23/2025 | House | Read second and ordered to a third reading |
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