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MA S877

Making technical changes to the laws regulating a certain notarial act


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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 make technical changes to the laws regulating a certain notarial act. The Judiciary.

AI Summary

This bill makes technical changes to the laws regulating certain notarial acts in Massachusetts. It amends the definitions of "Acknowledgment," "Affirmation," "Jurat," "Oath," and "Signature witnessing" in the state's laws, removing references to the act being "voluntary" or "free." The bill also provides that documents recorded or filed before the effective date of the act will not be presumed invalid if they do not contain specific language or forms required by law, as long as they substantially comply with the legal requirements. These changes aim to clarify and streamline the notarial process in the state.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

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

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