H 4313
An Act allowing "print-free" digital legal notices for the town of North Brookfield
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Bill overview
This bill would allow the town of North Brookfield to send legal notices digitally instead of through traditional print methods. The legislation, supported by local residents, seeks to reduce costs and improve efficiency in disseminating important legal information to the town’s residents. It is part of a series of similar bills proposed in Massachusetts to encourage municipalities to adopt digital notification systems. This bill is currently awaiting consideration in the House of Representatives.
Key provisions
- Authorizes North Brookfield to send legal notices digitally.
- Permits the town to utilize digital methods for disseminating legal information.
- Aims to reduce costs associated with printing and distributing legal notices.
- Reflects local approval from the town of North Brookfield.
- Part of a broader effort to promote digital notification systems in Massachusetts municipalities.
Who is affected
- Town of North Brookfield residents
- Municipalities in Massachusetts
- Local government officials in North Brookfield
Notable changes
- Shifts legal notice distribution from print to digital.
- Potentially reduces the town’s printing and distribution expenses.
Sponsors
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Primary sponsor
Jr. Donald R. Berthiaume
Cosponsors
Jr. Donald R. Berthiaume
Peter J. Durant
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Bill H.4313 194th (Current)
An Act allowing "print-free" digital legal notices for the town of North Brookfield
By Representative Berthiaume of Spencer and Senator Durant, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4313) of Donald R. Berthiaume, Jr., and Peter J. Durant (by vote of the town) for legislation to authorize digital legal notices for the town of North Brookfield. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
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Bill Information
Presenters: Donald R. Berthiaume, Jr. , Peter J. Durant Status: Referred to House Committee on Bills in the Third Reading City/Town: North Brookfield (Local Approval Received)
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Displaying 7 actions for Bill H.4313
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 7/23/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Municipalities and Regional Government |
| 7/24/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 8/14/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 08/14/2025 from 10:00 AM-5:00 PM in Written Testimony Only |
| 9/8/2025 | House | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling |
| 10/14/2025 | House | Committee reported that the matter be placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting for a second reading |
| 10/14/2025 | House | Rules suspended |
| 10/14/2025 | House | Read second and ordered to a third reading |
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