Bill > S1033

This bill modifies existing Massachusetts law regarding how justices of the peace can advertise their services by expanding and updating the permissible methods of advertising. Specifically, the bill allows justices of the peace to advertise using gender-inclusive language ("his or her" instead of just "his"), and broadens the acceptable advertising platforms to include digital and electronic media such as websites, social media platforms, digital video platforms, electronic justice of the peace directories, and other digital communication channels. The bill removes previous language that referenced specific traditional media like newspapers and telephone directories, replacing it with more comprehensive and technology-neutral terminology that reflects modern communication methods. By making these changes, the legislation modernizes the advertising guidelines for justices of the peace, acknowledging the shift from print to digital communication platforms while also ensuring gender-inclusive language is used.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S1033