H 4510
An Act relative to digital legal notices for the town of Plymouth
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Bill overview
This bill allows the town of Plymouth to use digital legal notices instead of traditional printed notices. It follows a similar model to other Massachusetts towns that have adopted digital legal notices, aiming to reduce costs and improve efficiency. The bill was approved by the town of Plymouth and subsequently passed through the state legislature. This legislation is part of a broader trend towards digital government services.
Key provisions
- Authorizes the town of Plymouth to utilize digital legal notices.
- Permits the town to replace traditional printed notices with digital alternatives.
- Aligns with other Massachusetts municipalities that have implemented similar digital notice programs.
- Requires the town to ensure compliance with all applicable legal requirements for legal notices.
- Facilitates a shift towards more efficient and cost-effective government communication.
- The bill was approved by the town of Plymouth prior to state-level consideration.
- The bill was referred to the Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government.
- The bill was reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling.
Who is affected
- Town of Plymouth
- Residents of Plymouth
- Municipalities in Massachusetts
- Government officials in Plymouth
- Legal professionals serving Plymouth
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Primary sponsor
Michelle L. Badger
Cosponsors
Kathleen R. LaNatra
Michelle L. Badger
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Bill H.4510 194th (Current)
An Act relative to digital legal notices for the town of Plymouth
By Representatives Badger of Plymouth and LaNatra of Kingston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4510) of Michelle L. Badger (by vote of the town) relative to digital legal notices for the town of Plymouth. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Presenters: Michelle L. Badger , Kathleen R. LaNatra Status: Referred to House Committee on Bills in the Third Reading City/Town: Plymouth (Local Approval Received)
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Bill History
Displaying 7 actions for Bill H.4510
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 9/11/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Municipalities and Regional Government |
| 9/15/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 9/23/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 09/23/2025 from 02:00 PM-02:00 PM in Written Testimony Only |
| 10/14/2025 | House | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling |
| 11/10/2025 | House | Committee reported that the matter be placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting |
| 11/10/2025 | House | Rules suspended |
| 11/10/2025 | House | Read second and ordered to a third reading |
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