MA S998

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 in Massachusetts. Specifically, it amends the state's General Laws to allow the signature on a search warrant to be made by electronic signature, and allows a search warrant application to be submitted through wire or electronic means, with the signature on the application made by electronic signature.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (3)

Hannah Kane (R), Mike Moore (D), Timothy Whelan (R),

Last Action

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

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S998

(7 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S998
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S998.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
S536	Relative to pesticide applications	Accompanied a study order, see S2540	Similar To
S851	Relative to electronic signatures for electronic applications for criminal complaints	Accompanied a study order, see S2496	Similar To
S961	Authorizing electronic signatures on search warrant applications	Accompanied a study order, see S2496	Similar To

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