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MA S1033

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

William Brownsberger

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Origin

Senate

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 58 of Chapter 207 to update gender-neutral language by adding "or her" to existing "his" references for justices of the peace advertising provisions

  • Adds email address as a permitted contact method that justices of the peace may include in advertisements alongside telephone numbers

  • Expands permitted advertising platforms from "newspaper, magazine, telephone directory or other publication of general circulation" to include digital media such as websites, social media platforms, digital video platforms, and electronic directories

  • Removes language specifically referencing business card requirements for justices of the peace

  • Similar legislation was filed in the 2023-2024 session as Senate No. 917

Legislative Description

Relative to advertising for justices of the peace

Last Action

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Rules

2/19/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules2/19/2026
Judiciary2/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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