H 1843
Resolve establishing a durable power of attorney review commission
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Bill overview
This resolution establishes a special commission to investigate the provisions governing durable power of attorney in Massachusetts. The commission will include members of the General Court and will examine how these powers are codified and administered. This review aims to ensure the effectiveness and clarity of durable power of attorney documents within the state.
Key provisions
- The commission will be composed of members of the General Court.
- The commission will investigate the provisions governing durable power of attorney.
- The commission will examine how these powers are codified and administered.
- The commission’s work will contribute to a study order (H5281).
- The commission’s findings will be reported to the legislature.
Who is affected
- Individuals creating durable power of attorney documents
- Legal professionals involved in durable power of attorney matters
- The Massachusetts General Court
- Residents of Massachusetts
Notable changes
- This resolution initiates a formal review of existing durable power of attorney laws and practices.
- The commission’s investigation could lead to recommendations for revisions or clarifications to the law.
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Primary sponsor
David Paul Linsky
Cosponsor
David Paul Linsky
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Resolve H.1843 194th (Current)
Resolve establishing a durable power of attorney review commission
By Representative Linsky of Natick, a petition (accompanied by resolve, House, No. 1843) of David Paul Linsky for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) of the provisions governing durable power of attorney as codified and administered in the Commonwealth. The Judiciary.
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Presenter: David Paul Linsky
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Displaying 6 actions for Resolve H.1843
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on The Judiciary |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 4/18/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 04/22/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2 |
| 10/14/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 04/22/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2 |
| House | Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order | |
| 3/26/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H5281 (under House Rule 27) |
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