MA S2211

Bill

Proposal for a legislative amendment to the Constitution relative to the oaths and affirmations of public office

Introduced
04/25/2019

In Committee

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

191st General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to the oaths and affirmations of public office,- reports ought to pass with a recommended new draft with the same title (Senate, No. 2211) (Representative Garry of Dracut dissenting).

AI Summary

This bill proposes a legislative amendment to the Massachusetts Constitution to modify the oaths and affirmations required for public office. Specifically, it would amend Article VI of the Amendments to the Constitution by striking out the third paragraph and inserting a new paragraph that allows individuals to make an affirmation instead of taking an oath, omitting the phrase "So help me God" and replacing it with "This I do under the pains and penalties of perjury." The proposed change aims to provide an alternative for those who may decline to take the standard oath.

Sponsors (0)

No sponsors listed

Other Sponsors (1)

Joint Committee on the Judiciary (J)

Last Action

Placed on file (on 04/25/2019)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S2211

(5 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S2211
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S2211.pdf

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H80	Proposal for a legislative amendment to the Constitution relative to use of gender in the Massachusetts Constitution	Proposal for Constitutional Amendment reported adversely by committee and placed on file	Similar To
H84	Proposal for a legislative amendment to the Constitution to define the succession plan for a vacancy in the office of Lieutenant Governor	Proposal for Constitutional Amendment reported adversely by committee and placed on file	Similar To
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