H 1849
An Act relative to archaic laws
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Bill overview
This bill proposes to repeal outdated and potentially obsolete laws in Massachusetts. It also establishes a permanent commission comprised of members of the General Court to systematically review and revise common laws and statutes. The goal is to modernize the state’s legal code and remove laws that are no longer relevant or effective. This commission will ensure a consistent and ongoing process of legal review.
Key provisions
- Establishment of a permanent Law Revision Commission.
- The commission will include members of the General Court.
- The commission will examine common laws and statutes.
- The commission will identify and recommend the repeal of archaic laws.
- The commission’s work will contribute to modernizing the Massachusetts legal code.
- The bill was amended to H.4396
Who is affected
- The General Public
- Legal Professionals
- The Judiciary
- Massachusetts Residents
Notable changes
- The bill aims to remove outdated laws from the Massachusetts legal system.
- A structured process for legal review and revision will be implemented.
- The involvement of General Court members ensures legislative oversight.
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Primary sponsor
Jay D. Livingstone
Cosponsors
James B. Eldridge
Jay D. Livingstone
Lindsay N. Sabadosa
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Bill H.1849 194th (Current)
An Act relative to archaic laws
By Representatives Livingstone of Boston and Sabadosa of Northampton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1849) of Jay D. Livingstone, Lindsay N. Sabadosa and others for legislation to repeal certain archaic laws and to establish a permanent law revision commission (including members of the General Court) to examine common laws and statutes. The Judiciary.
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Presenters: Jay D. Livingstone , Lindsay N. Sabadosa
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Displaying 5 actions for Bill H.1849
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on The Judiciary |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 4/29/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 05/06/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2 |
| 8/18/2025 | House | Accompanied a new draft, see H4396 |
| 10/20/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 05/06/2025 from 01:00 PM-04:00 PM in A-2 |
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