S 1034
An Act relative to archaic laws
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Bill overview
This bill establishes a commission to review and update outdated laws in Massachusetts. The commission’s goal is to identify and potentially repeal or revise laws that are no longer relevant or effective due to changes in society or the legal landscape. This effort aims to streamline the legal system and ensure that Massachusetts’ laws align with current needs and principles. The bill has undergone several revisions and hearings during its legislative journey.
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William N. Brownsberger
Cosponsors
Joanne M. Comerford
William N. Brownsberger
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Bill S.1034 194th (Current)
An Act relative to archaic laws
By Mr. Brownsberger, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1034) of William N. Brownsberger and Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to establish a commission to review and update archaic laws. The Judiciary.
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Presenter: William N. Brownsberger
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Bill History
Displaying 14 actions for Bill S.1034
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Referred to the committee on The Judiciary |
| 2/27/2025 | House | House concurred |
| 4/1/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 04/08/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2 |
| 6/12/2025 | Senate | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Rules of the two branches, acting concurrently |
| 6/18/2025 | Senate | Discharged to the committee on Senate Rules |
| 7/17/2025 | Senate | Also based on S1251 |
| 7/17/2025 | Senate | Committee reported that the matter be placed in the Orders of the Day for Thursday July 24, 2025 |
| 7/24/2025 | Senate | Read second |
| 7/24/2025 | Senate | Amendment #1 (DiDomenico) adopted |
| 7/24/2025 | Senate | Amendment #2 (Lovely) adopted |
| 7/24/2025 | Senate | Ordered to a third reading |
| 7/24/2025 | Senate | Read third (title changed) |
| 7/24/2025 | Senate | Reprinted as amended, see S2564 |
| 10/14/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 04/08/2025 from 01:00 PM-02:30 PM in A-2 |
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