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MA H1821
MA H1821Relative to authorizing governmental bodies and other approved parties to use shared legal representation and consultants in matters of common interest
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Introduced
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
In Committee
12/11/2019
12/11/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to shared municipal legal representation. Municipalities and Regional Government.
AI Summary
This bill authorizes governmental bodies and other public entities in Massachusetts to allow their regular legal counsel, retained counsel, or consultants to represent them and other governmental bodies, public entities, or private parties in matters where the governmental body has a direct or substantial interest. The key provisions of the bill include allowing for dual or shared representation as long as it advances the interests of the governmental body and does not violate any rules governing the conduct of attorneys or other professionals. The chief executive officer of the governmental body must consult with its regular or special counsel before requesting such dual or shared representation, and the legal counsel must supervise any special counsel or consultants and provide advice on whether the arrangement conforms to the law and advances the interests of the governmental body.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
Committee reported that the matter be placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting for a second reading (on 01/13/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H1821 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H1821.pdf |
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