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An Act allowing “print-free” digital legal notices for the town of Wellesley

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Overview

This bill allows the town of Wellesley, Massachusetts, to use digital publications instead of traditional printed notices for legal and official announcements. It seeks to reduce costs and improve efficiency in delivering important information to residents. The bill was approved by the town of Wellesley and subsequently passed by the Senate. This legislation is part of a series of similar bills proposing digital legal notices for various Massachusetts towns.

Key provisions

Authorizes Wellesley to use digital publications for legal notices.
Allows the town to satisfy legal notice requirements through digital means.
The bill was approved by the town of Wellesley.
This legislation is part of a broader effort to implement digital legal notices in Massachusetts.
The bill was concurred by the Senate.

Who is affected

Town of Wellesley, Massachusetts
Residents of Wellesley
Municipalities in Massachusetts
Legal professionals in Wellesley
Government officials in Wellesley

Notable changes

Shifts from traditional printed notices to digital publications for legal announcements.
Represents a potential cost-saving measure for the town of Wellesley.
Aligns with a broader trend of municipalities adopting digital communication methods.

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Legislative history

9 recorded actions

May 12, 2025House

Referred to the committee on Municipalities and Regional Government

May 15, 2025Senate

Senate concurred

Jun 3, 2025joint

Hearing scheduled for 06/10/2025 from 1:00 PM-5:00 PM in B-1

Jul 14, 2025House

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling

Jul 23, 2025House

Committee reported that the matter be placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting

Jul 23, 2025House

Rules suspended

Jul 23, 2025House

Read second and ordered to a third reading

Jul 23, 2026House

Read third and passed to be engrossed

Jul 27, 2026Senate

Read; and placed in the Orders of the Day for the next session

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An Act allowing “print-free” digital legal notices for the town of Wellesley

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