An Act to ease burdens on litigants

This bill amends Massachusetts law to allow any adult who is at least 18 years old and not involved in a lawsuit to serve legal summonses and complaints. Currently, the law restricts this task to specific individuals, but the proposed change would expand eligibility to include a broader range of non-party adults. The measure applies to civil cases filed in District Court, Boston Municipal Court, and Superior Court. By permitting more people to perform this service, the legislation aims to reduce the logistical difficulties litigants face when trying to deliver court documents.