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Introduced
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
In Committee
04/19/2022
04/19/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
192nd General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to further regulate business corporations. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
AI Summary
This bill makes various amendments to the Massachusetts Business Corporation Act, including changes to definitions, filing requirements, shareholder voting, director liability, and other provisions. The key changes include:
- Updating definitions for terms like "authorized shares," "distribution," "nonfiling entity," "public corporation," and others.
- Clarifying and modifying requirements around shareholder voting, such as for amending articles of organization, approving mergers and share exchanges, and taking action by written consent.
- Revising the provisions related to director liability and conflict of interest transactions.
- Making technical corrections and clarifications throughout the law.
The bill aims to further regulate and update the state's business corporation laws to address various operational and governance issues.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
No further action taken (on 01/03/2023)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H3129 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H3129.pdf |
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