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Introduced
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
In Committee
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
So much of the recommendations of the Commission on Uniform State Laws (House, No. 56) as relates to the Uniform Electronic Legal Material Act. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill enacts the Uniform Electronic Legal Material Act in Massachusetts. It defines key terms such as "electronic," "legal material," and "official publisher," and establishes requirements for official publishers to designate electronic records as official, authenticate them, preserve and secure them, and ensure public access. The bill also provides for the presumption of accuracy of authenticated electronic records and promotes uniformity in the law's application across states that adopt similar legislation. The bill takes effect on July 1, 2019.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H5081 (on 11/12/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H64 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H64.pdf |
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