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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
By Mr. Gentile of Sudbury, a petition of Carmine Lawrence Gentile and others that certain legal material in electronic records be designated as official. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill establishes the Uniform Electronic Legal Material Act in Massachusetts. It designates certain legal materials, such as the state constitution, statutes, regulations, and court decisions, as "official" when published in electronic form by the official publisher. The bill requires the official publisher to authenticate the electronic records to ensure they are unaltered, preserve and secure the records, and make them publicly accessible on a permanent basis. The bill is intended to promote uniformity with other states that have adopted similar legislation.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (7)
Carmine Gentile (D)*,
Jo Comerford (D),
Mike Connolly (D),
Sal DiDomenico (D),
Tami Gouveia (D),
Paul Mark (D),
Lindsay Sabadosa (D),
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/H1597 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H1597.pdf |
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