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MA H1892

Authorizing electronic signatures on search warrant applications


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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 authorizing electronic signatures on search warrant applications. The Judiciary.

AI Summary

This bill authorizes the use of electronic signatures on search warrant applications in Massachusetts. It amends existing law to allow the signature on a search warrant to be made electronically, and to permit the application for a search warrant to be submitted through wire or electronic means, with the signature on the application also being made electronically. The bill aims to modernize and streamline the process of obtaining search warrants by allowing for the use of electronic signatures and submissions, instead of requiring physical, handwritten signatures and paper-based applications.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4844 (on 06/09/2022)

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