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Introduced
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
In Committee
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
193rd General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to Indian tribe access to the Massachusetts courts. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Massachusetts General Laws to grant Indian tribes that have received official recognition by the Commission on Indian Affairs the ability to represent themselves before the state's legal system, even if the individuals representing the tribe are not licensed lawyers. The bill requires such individuals to submit an affidavit attesting to their non-lawyer status and that they are not representing themselves as licensed practitioners of law. The self-representation rights granted by the bill are limited to matters involving the entire tribe and do not extend to individual tribe members.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4831 (on 07/22/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H1671 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H1671.pdf |
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