An Act relative to archaic laws

This bill creates a permanent Law Revision Commission to modernize Massachusetts' legal code. The commission, composed of legal experts, judges, and appointed officials, will identify outdated laws, recommend reforms, and suggest repealing obsolete statutes. It will examine common law, statutes, and judicial decisions to eliminate "anachronisms" and improve law accessibility. The commission must submit annual reports with proposed changes to state legislators. (Note: The bill also includes specific amendments to repeal outdated terms like "common night walker" and "sodomy" references in existing laws, but the core purpose is the commission's law modernization role.)