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MA H66
Bill
Status
Introduced
3/3/2025
Primary Sponsor
Kate Donaghue
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AI Summary
- Proposes a constitutional amendment to replace Article VI of the Massachusetts Constitution amendments with new oath of office language
- Requires all persons chosen or appointed to civil or military office to take the oath before entering duties
- Establishes standardized oath text: "I, A.B., do solemnly swear or affirm that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and will support the constitution thereof"
- Includes optional "under the penalties of perjury" language to be added when appropriate
- Requires approval by majority of legislature in joint session in two consecutive General Courts, plus voter approval at the next state election
Legislative Description
Proposal for a legislative amendment to the Constitution relative to oaths of office
Last Action
Hearing scheduled for 04/08/2025 from 01:00 PM-02:30 PM in A-2
10/14/2025
Committee Referrals
Judiciary3/3/2025
Full Bill Text
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