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MA H1576
Authorizing electronic signatures for electronic applications for criminal complaint
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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
Relative to authorizing electronic signatures for electronic applications for criminal complaints. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill authorizes the use of electronic signatures for electronic applications for criminal complaints. Specifically, it amends existing law to allow complainants, including law enforcement officers, to subscribe to criminal complaints electronically under the pains and penalties of perjury, rather than being examined on oath by a justice. The bill also allows the subscription of criminal complaints to be done either electronically or in person.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (2)
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/H1576 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H1576.pdf |
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