H 5061
An Act relative to advertising for justices of the peace
Jurisdiction
Massachusetts
Session
194th General Court (2025-2026)
Last updated at
Jun 14, 2026, 9:24 PM
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Bill overview
SECTION 1. Section 58 of chapter 207 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2024 Official Edition, is hereby amended by striking, in line 2, the word “his” and inserting in place thereof the following word:- their. SECTION 2. Said section 58 of said chapter 207 is hereby further amended by inserting, in line 3, after the word “number” the following words:- , email address. SECTION 3. Said section 58 of said chapter 207, is hereby further amended by striking, in lines 6 to 7, inclusive, words “newspaper, magazine, telephone directory or other publication of general circulation” and inserting in place thereof the following words:- printed or digital public media, such as a telephone directory, electronic or computer accessed justice of the peace directory, newspaper or other periodical, or through written, electronic, computer-accessed or similar types of communication, including websites, social media platforms, and digital video platforms.
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