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MA H4430

MA H4430
Authorizing the town of Dracut to adopt alternative methods for notice of public hearings


summary

Introduced
02/20/2024
In Committee
06/24/2024
Crossed Over
12/26/2024
Passed
12/30/2024
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
01/08/2025

Introduced Session

193rd General Court

Bill Summary

That the town of Dracut be authorized to adopt alternative methods for notice of public hearings. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]

AI Summary

This bill authorizes the town of Dracut, Massachusetts to adopt alternative methods for providing public notice of hearings. Specifically, it allows the town to publish legal notices of public hearings on its official website, in a local newspaper (print or electronic), and on a bulletin outside the town clerk's office, rather than being limited to the traditional newspaper publication requirement. The bill aims to provide the town with more flexibility in how it notifies the public about upcoming hearings.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Signed by the Governor, Chapter 354 of the Acts of 2024 (on 01/08/2025)

Bill Topics

Government Operations
  • ‐ Government Transparency and Open Records
Local Government
  • ‐ General Local Government

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Document Type Source Location Created
State Bill Page https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H4430 02/20/2024
BillText https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H4430.pdf 02/20/2024
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