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MA H5163
To improve and modernize the information technology systems and capacities of the judiciary
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Introduced
08/01/2022
08/01/2022
In Committee
08/01/2022
08/01/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
08/10/2022
08/10/2022
Introduced Session
192nd General Court
Bill Summary
The committee of conference on the disagreeing votes of the two branches with reference to the Senate amendment of the House Bill to improve and modernize the information technology systems and capacities of the judiciary (House, No. 5076), reports, in part, recommending passage of the accompanying bill (House, No. 5163) [Bond Issue: General Obligation Bonds: $165,000,000.00].
AI Summary
This bill aims to improve and modernize the information technology systems and capacities of the Massachusetts judiciary. The key provisions include:
- Providing $165 million in general obligation bonds to fund projects such as establishing digital courthouses and courtrooms, upgrading security systems, and modernizing administrative operations like phone systems and data storage.
- Allowing courts to electronically maintain records, documents, and signatures, and permitting electronic filing and appearances in courts.
- Making changes to firearms licensing laws, including requiring personal interviews for initial applications and prohibiting restrictions on licenses except in limited circumstances.
- Clarifying and updating homestead exemption laws to provide more protections for homeowners.
The bill is an emergency law intended to immediately improve the technology and capabilities of the state's court system.
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Last Action
For actions on the section returned with recommendations of amendments, see H5180 for section 54 (on 08/15/2022)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H5163 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H5163.pdf |
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