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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
For legislation to further regulate certain notarial acts. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill makes technical changes to the laws regulating certain notarial acts in Massachusetts. It amends sections of Chapter 183 and Chapter 222 of the General Laws to remove references to "voluntary" or "free" language related to notarial acts, and provides new definitions for key terms like "acknowledgment," "affirmation," "jurat," "oath," and "signature witnessing." Additionally, the bill specifies that instruments or documents recorded or filed before the effective date of the act will not be presumed invalid if they lack certain voluntary or free language, as long as they were executed by an attorney or representative with legal authority.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4844 (on 06/09/2022)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H1817 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H1817.pdf |
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