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MA S973

MA S973
Relative to access to a decedent's electronic mail accounts


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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

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)

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