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Introduced
03/30/2023
03/30/2023
In Committee
03/30/2023
03/30/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
193rd General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to certified translations in court proceedings. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill amends Chapter 221C of the General Laws to require that any foreign language document offered as evidence in a court proceeding must be accompanied by an English language translation and a certification signed by the translator. The certification must state that the translator is competent to translate the document and that the translation is true and accurate to the best of the translator's abilities.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (2)
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/H3593 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H3593.pdf |
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