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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 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)
Official Document
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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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