An Act authorizing the city of Watertown to publish digital legal notices
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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 allows the city of Watertown, Massachusetts, to publish legal notices digitally instead of through traditional print methods. The bill was petitioned by Steven Owens with approval from the Watertown city council. It aims to modernize the process of disseminating legal information within the city.
Key provisions
- Authorizes Watertown to publish legal notices digitally.
- Permits the use of digital methods for disseminating legal information.
- Requires the digital notices to be consistent with existing legal requirements.
- The bill was presented by Representatives Owens and Lawn.
- The Watertown city council approved the petition.
- The bill was referred to the House Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government.
- The Senate concurred with the House version of the bill.
Who is affected
- City of Watertown, Massachusetts
- Residents of Watertown
- Municipalities in Massachusetts
- Legal professionals in Watertown
- Government officials in Watertown
Notable changes
- Replaces traditional print publication of legal notices with a digital alternative.
- No current law is explicitly mentioned as being replaced or modified.
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Sponsors
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3 on record
Primary sponsor
Steven Owens
Cosponsors
Steven Owens
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