Bill > H2175

This bill amends Chapter 207 of the General Laws to allow Justices of the Peace, who are individuals authorized to perform marriage ceremonies, to advertise their services more broadly. Specifically, it permits them to advertise their name, business details like address and phone number, their fees as set by law, their availability, any second language they speak, and past or present professional affiliations. This advertising can be done through various public media, including phone books, online directories, newspapers, radio, television, and websites. The bill also clarifies that advertising marriage ceremonies by any other means is prohibited and punishable by a fine, but it does not prevent the use of business cards, as long as these cards do not display the seal of the Commonwealth.