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This bill modifies the rules for taking depositions outside the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and adopts the Uniform Interstate Depositions and Discovery Act. The key provisions include defining terms like "foreign jurisdiction," "foreign subpoena," and "subpoena," as well as establishing procedures for issuing and serving subpoenas across state lines. The bill also specifies that the Massachusetts Rules of Civil Procedure will govern the discovery process, and that courts in the county where the discovery is to be conducted will handle any applications for protective orders or to enforce, quash, or modify subpoenas. The bill aims to promote uniformity in the application of this law across states that enact it and applies to pending actions as of the effective date.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H1450