H4244
An Act authorizing the town of Hingham to utilize alternative methods for publication of legal notices
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Bill overview
This bill allows the town of Hingham, Massachusetts, to use alternative methods for publishing legal notices instead of relying solely on traditional newspaper publication. The bill was petitioned by the town of Hingham and subsequently approved by the House and Senate. It seeks to provide Hingham with greater flexibility in how it complies with legal notice requirements.
Key provisions
- Authorizes Hingham to use alternative methods for legal notice publication.
- The authorization was approved by the town of Hingham.
- The bill was passed by both the House and Senate.
- The bill was referred to the Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government.
- A hearing was scheduled for July 22, 2025.
- The bill was reported favorably by the committee.
- The matter was placed on the Orders of the Day for consideration.
- Rules were suspended and the bill was read a second and third time.
Who is affected
- Town of Hingham, Massachusetts
- Residents of Hingham
- Municipalities in Massachusetts
- Local government officials in Hingham
- Legal professionals serving Hingham
Notable changes
- Currently, Hingham is required to publish legal notices in newspapers.
- This bill removes the requirement to exclusively use newspaper publication.
- The bill allows Hingham to explore alternative methods for legal notice dissemination.
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Bill H.4244 194th (Current)
An Act authorizing the town of Hingham to utilize alternative methods for publication of legal notices
By Representative Meschino of Hull and Senator O'Connor, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4244) of Joan Meschino (by vote of the town) that the town of Hingham be authorized to utilize alternative methods for publication of legal notices. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
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Bill Information
Presenters: Joan Meschino , Patrick M. O'Connor Status: Referred to House Committee on Bills in the Third Reading City/Town: Hingham (Local Approval Received)
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Bill History
Displaying 7 actions for Bill H.4244
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 6/30/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Municipalities and Regional Government |
| 7/3/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 7/9/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 07/22/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in B-1 |
| 8/4/2025 | House | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling |
| 8/28/2025 | House | Committee reported that the matter be placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting |
| 8/28/2025 | House | Rules suspended |
| 8/28/2025 | House | Read second and ordered to a third reading |
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