H 5061 Massachusetts House · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)

An Act relative to advertising for justices of the peace

This bill updates advertising rules for justices of the peace in Massachusetts. It modernizes the language by replacing "his" with "their" for gender neutrality, adding "email address" to required contact details, and expanding permitted advertising channels to include digital platforms like social media, websites, and email. The changes directly affect justices of the peace who advertise their services, ensuring their public notices meet current communication standards. The bill makes no new policy requirements but aligns existing rules with contemporary media practices.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 9, 2026 Last action Mar 5, 2026
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Committee
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Mar 5, 2026
Lower · Passed
Committee reported that the matter be placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting
lower
Feb 9, 2026
Lower · Passed
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling
lower
Feb 9, 2026
Lower · Passed
Reported from the committee on The Judiciary
lower
0 primary · 3 co-sponsors

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