MA S961

Bill

Authorizing electronic signatures on search warrant applications

Introduced
01/22/2019

In Committee
01/22/2019

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

191st General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to authorize electronic signatures on search warrant applications. The Judiciary.

AI Summary

This bill authorizes the use of electronic signatures on search warrant applications. It amends sections 2A and 2B of Chapter 276 of the General Laws to allow for the signature on the warrant to be made by electronic signature, and to permit the application for a search warrant to be made personally or through wire or electronic means. This allows for more efficient and streamlined application and approval of search warrants.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

John Keenan (D),

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see S2496 (on 02/03/2020)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S961

(7 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S961
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S961.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H1576	Authorizing electronic signatures for electronic applications for criminal complaint	Accompanied a study order, see H5081	Similar To
H1577	Authorizing electronic signatures on search warrant applications	Accompanied a study order, see H5081	Similar To
H50	Relative to the use of electronic signatures under Chapter 32	Committee recommended ought to pass with an amendment and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means with the amendment pending	Similar To
S2496	Order relative to authorizing the joint committee on the Judiciary to make an investigation and study of certain current Senate documents relative to judicial issues	Discharged to the committee on Senate Rules	Replaced by
S851	Relative to electronic signatures for electronic applications for criminal complaints	Accompanied a study order, see S2496	Similar To
S861	To protect electronic privacy	Accompanied a study order, see S2953	Similar To
S998	Authorizing electronic signatures on search warrant applications	Accompanied a study order, see S2496	Similar To

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