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Introduced
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
In Committee
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
192nd General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to access to a decedent's electronic mail accounts. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Massachusetts Uniform Probate Code to allow personal representatives (executors, administrators, etc.) to obtain information from electronic communication service providers about a deceased person's email accounts and other digital assets. The bill defines key terms like "digital asset," "custodian," and "fiduciary," and outlines the procedures for personal representatives to access a decedent's digital assets, including content of email communications, with certain limitations and requirements. The bill also addresses a personal representative's fiduciary duties and authority regarding a decedent's digital assets, as well as immunity for custodians who comply with the law.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4844 (on 06/09/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H1864 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H1864.pdf |
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