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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 furnishing transcripts of notes and audio recordings taken at trials or hearings. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill amends section 88 of chapter 221 of the General Laws to update the terminology used (e.g., replacing "stenographer" with "transcriber") and adjust the fees charged for furnishing transcripts of notes and audio recordings taken at trials or hearings. Specifically, the bill increases the fees for obtaining transcripts and copies, and requires periodic adjustments to these fees based on changes in the Consumer Price Index. The bill is intended to modernize and standardize the language and fees associated with providing transcripts of court proceedings in Massachusetts.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (28)
Marjorie Decker (D)*,
Alice Peisch (D)*,
Jim Arciero (D),
James Arena-Derosa (D),
Jenny Armini (D),
Dan Cahill (D),
Pete Capano (D),
Tackey Chan (D),
Michelle Ciccolo (D),
Mike Connolly (D),
John Cronin (D),
Sean Garballey (D),
Ken Gordon (D),
Natalie Higgins (D),
Russell Holmes (D),
John Lawn (D),
Joan Lovely (D),
Paul McMurtry (D),
Tram Nguyen (D),
Jake Oliveira (D),
Steve Owens (D),
Mike Rush (D),
Lindsay Sabadosa (D),
Margaret Scarsdale (D),
Todd Smola (R),
Tom Stanley (D),
Dave Vieira (R),
Steve Xiarhos (R),
Last Action
Accompanied a new draft, see H4835 (on 07/10/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H1453 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H1453.pdf |
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