H4396
An Act relative to archaic laws
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Bill overview
This bill aims to identify and potentially repeal or reform outdated laws in Massachusetts that are no longer relevant or enforceable. It seeks to address legal inconsistencies and outdated regulations that may hinder the effective operation of the legal system. The bill’s goal is to streamline the legal landscape by removing obsolete laws and ensuring that current laws align with modern standards. It builds upon previous attempts to tackle similar issues.
Key provisions
- Identify and catalog archaic laws within the state.
- Establish a process for reviewing and evaluating these laws.
- Recommend repeal or reform of laws deemed obsolete or unenforceable.
- Consider laws related to religion, piety, and morality that may be outdated.
- Refer recommendations to the Committee on House Ways and Means.
Who is affected
- The general public
- Legal professionals
- State government agencies
- The Massachusetts legal system
Notable changes
- Potential repeal or reform of laws related to religion, piety, and morality.
- Streamlining of the legal system through removal of outdated regulations.
Sponsors
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Primary sponsor
Joint Committee on the Judiciary
Cosponsors
James B. Eldridge
Jay D. Livingstone
Lindsay N. Sabadosa
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Bill Information
Sponsor: Joint Committee on the Judiciary Status: Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means
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Bill History
Displaying 5 actions for Bill H.4396
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 8/18/2025 | House | Reported from the committee on The Judiciary |
| 8/18/2025 | House | New draft of H1849 |
| 8/18/2025 | House | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Rules of the two branches, acting concurrently |
| 9/11/2025 | House | Discharged to the committee on House Rules |
| 10/27/2025 | House | Committee recommended ought to pass and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means |
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