An Act relative to the repeal or reform of certain unenforceable or unconstitutional archaic laws on religion, piety, and morality

This bill repeals or amends several Massachusetts statutes related to religious references in legal contexts. It specifically removes archaic provisions requiring religious oaths (like "so help me God") and replaces them with a new standard: legal oaths must make no religious reference, requiring individuals to simply hold up their hand and affirm truthfulness under penalty of perjury. The bill directly affects anyone taking legal oaths (e.g., in court, for official documents) and the officials administering those oaths. Key provisions include repealing sections in Chapters 71, 233, and 272 that mandated religious elements in oaths or related legal procedures. The change modernizes legal practice by ensuring oaths are secular and accessible to all.