MA S851

Bill

MA S851

Relative to electronic signatures for electronic applications for criminal complaints

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 relative to electronic signatures for electronic applications for criminal complaints. The Judiciary.

AI Summary

This bill amends the Massachusetts General Laws to allow for the electronic signing of criminal complaints by law enforcement officers, in addition to the existing in-person signing requirement. The bill specifies that if a complaint is electronically subscribed by the complainant who is a law enforcement officer, the officer may subscribe to the complaint under the pains and penalties of perjury without being examined on oath by a justice. This change aims to facilitate the electronic submission of criminal complaints.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Will Brownsberger (D),

Last Action

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

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S851

(7 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S851
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S851.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
H3425	To reduce lead poisoning in children	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
S961	Authorizing electronic signatures on search warrant applications	Accompanied a study order, see S2496	Similar To
S998	Authorizing electronic signatures on search warrant applications	Accompanied a study order, see S2496	Similar To

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