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MA H1582

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Brian Ashe

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Amends Chapter 262, Section 8(a) of Massachusetts General Laws to update fees for serving civil process documents
  • Sets fee at $30 per defendant for service of original summons, trustee process, subpoena, or scire facias (by reading or leaving a copy)
  • Sets fee at $45 per defendant for service of original summons and complaint for divorce or any other service required to be served in hand
  • Sponsored by Representative Brian M. Ashe of the 2nd Hampden District, filed January 14, 2025
  • Similar legislation was previously filed as House No. 1384 in the 2023-2024 session

Legislative Description

Relative to service of civil process fees

Last Action

Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order

11/4/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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