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Progress
Where this bill stands in the legislative process.
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill addresses the requirement for cities and towns in Massachusetts to publish legal notices in newspapers. It seeks to allow for the use of digital notices instead of traditional print publications, potentially reducing costs for local governments and newspapers. The bill aims to modernize the process of disseminating important legal information to the public. It is part of a series of related bills exploring digital alternatives for legal notices.
Key provisions
- Allows cities and towns to publish legal notices digitally.
- Permits the use of ‘print-free’ digital legal notices.
- Addresses legal advertisements in online-only newspapers.
- Considers options for Watertown, Wellesley, Plymouth, and North Brookfield.
- Relates to the publication of notices required by cities and towns.
Who is affected
- Cities and towns in Massachusetts
- Local newspapers
- Residents of Massachusetts who receive legal notices
Notable changes
- Shifts from mandatory print publication of legal notices to the option of digital publication.
- Could lead to cost savings for municipalities.
- Aligns with other bills exploring digital legal notice options.
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Sponsors
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5 on record
Primary sponsor
Alice Hanlon Peisch
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