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Introduced
01/20/2015
01/20/2015
In Committee
01/20/2015
01/20/2015
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
07/31/2016
07/31/2016
Introduced Session
189th General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to providing additional justices of the peace. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill proposes to amend Section 39 of Chapter 207 of the General Laws, which deals with the number of justices of the peace. Currently, the law allows for a certain number of justices of the peace based on the population of a town. This amendment would allow for additional justices of the peace to be appointed in cities and towns based on their population, specifically one justice for every 2,500 inhabitants, upon application by the chief executive officer of the city or town to the governor. This change aims to increase the availability of justices of the peace, who are officials authorized to perform certain legal functions like administering oaths and witnessing signatures.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (6)
Jerry Parisella (D)*,
James Dwyer (D),
John Fernandes (D),
Joan Lovely (D),
Jeff Roy (D),
Chris Walsh (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4706 (on 10/24/2016)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/House/H1527 |
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/H1527 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/H1527.pdf |
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