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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 Unsworn Foreign Declarations Act. The Judiciary
AI Summary
This bill enacts the Uniform Unsworn Foreign Declarations Act in Massachusetts. It allows unsworn declarations made by persons located outside the United States to have the same legal effect as sworn declarations, with some exceptions such as depositions and oaths of office. The bill defines key terms like "unsworn declaration" and "record," and provides a standard form for such declarations. It aims to promote uniformity in the law regarding unsworn foreign declarations across states that adopt this legislation.
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/H63 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H63.pdf |
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