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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 relative to advertising by justices of the peace for the solemnization of marriages. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill amends the existing Massachusetts law to allow justices of the peace and other individuals authorized to solemnize marriages to advertise their services, including their name, business address, phone number, compensation rate, availability hours, language abilities, and professional affiliations, through various public media such as directories, newspapers, or websites. The bill also specifies that the use of a business card by a justice of the peace or other authorized person is not prohibited, as long as it does not display the seal of the Commonwealth. The bill imposes a fine of between $10 and $100 for anyone who advertises to perform or procure a marriage ceremony by any other means.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see S2665 (on 02/07/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S1045 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S1045.pdf |
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