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MA H1643

MA H1643
To ease burdens on litigants


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Introduced
02/16/2023
In Committee
02/16/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024

Introduced Session

193rd General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to lowering the age for persons serving certain summonses and complaints. The Judiciary.

AI Summary

This bill amends Section 20 of Chapter 223 of the General Laws to allow any person who is at least 18 years old and not a party to a civil action to serve a summons and complaint for all civil actions pending in District Court, Boston Municipal Court, or Superior Court, notwithstanding any other law or rule to the contrary. This change aims to ease the burden on litigants by expanding the pool of individuals who can serve such legal documents.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4517 (on 06/05/2024)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H1643
BillText https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H1643.pdf
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