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MA H1864

MA H1864
Relative to access to a decedent's electronic mail accounts


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Introduced
03/29/2021
In Committee
03/29/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
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)

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