S2564
An Act amending certain archaic laws
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Bill overview
This bill, S.2564, aims to amend several outdated laws in Massachusetts. The specific details of these archaic laws being addressed are not explicitly stated in the available metadata. The bill’s current status is that it has been passed by the Senate and referred to the House Steering, Policy, and Scheduling Committee. It is currently awaiting consideration in the House.
Key provisions
- Amendment of certain archaic laws in Massachusetts.
- The bill is currently in the House of Representatives.
- It was previously considered under Senate Bill No. 1034.
- The bill’s purpose is to update and modernize existing legal statutes.
Who is affected
- The general public of Massachusetts
- Legal professionals in Massachusetts
- State government agencies
Notable changes
- The bill addresses outdated laws, the specifics of which are not detailed.
- It involves amending existing statutes rather than creating new ones.
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Cosponsors
Joanne M. Comerford
William N. Brownsberger
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Bill S.2564 194th (Current)
An Act amending certain archaic laws
Senate, July 24, 2025 -- Text of the Senate Bill amending certain archaic laws (Senate, No. 2564) (being the text of Senate, No. 1034, printed as amended)
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Displaying 5 actions for Bill S.2564
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 7/24/2025 | Senate | S1034, printed as amended |
| 7/24/2025 | Senate | Passed to be engrossed -- see Roll Call #62 (Yeas 40 to Nays 0) |
| 7/28/2025 | House | Read; and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling |
| 9/15/2025 | House | Committee reported that the matter be placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting |
| 9/15/2025 | House | Placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting (under the last sentence of Rule 7A) for a second reading |
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