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Introduced
10/10/2023
10/10/2023
In Committee
01/16/2024
01/16/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
193rd General Court
Bill Summary
For legislationfor legislationfor legislationfor legislation to repeal certain archaic laws and to establish a permanent law revision commission (including members of the General Court) to examine common laws and statutes; and of Tommy Vitolo and Sal N. DiDomenico relative to petit treason, reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2457).
AI Summary
This bill establishes a permanent Law Revision Commission to identify and recommend changes to the Commonwealth's common law and statutes, including the repeal of archaic and unconstitutional laws. The bill also repeals several specific laws, such as those related to "petit treason" and "unnatural and lascivious acts." The purpose of the bill is to modernize and improve the openness and accessibility of the Commonwealth's laws.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (8)
Will Brownsberger (D),
Jo Comerford (D),
Kate Donaghue (D),
Patrick Kearney (D),
Jack Lewis (D),
Mike Moore (D),
Adrianne Ramos (D),
Lindsay Sabadosa (D),
Other Sponsors (1)
Joint Committee on the Judiciary (Joint)
Last Action
New draft substituted, see S2551 (on 01/18/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S2457 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S2457.pdf |
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