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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 access to a decedent's electronic mail accounts. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Massachusetts Uniform Probate Code to allow personal representatives to obtain information from electronic communication and remote computing service providers about a decedent's digital assets, including the content of the decedent's electronic communications, subject to the rights and responsibilities of personal representatives and applicable laws. The bill also establishes procedures for users to direct the disclosure or non-disclosure of their digital assets, and for personal representatives to request access to a decedent's digital assets from custodians. Additionally, the bill outlines the fiduciary duties and authority of personal representatives with respect to a decedent's digital assets, and provides custodians with immunity for acting in good faith compliance with the law.
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/S973 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S973.pdf |
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