An Act establishing the Massachusetts Interstate Depositions and Discovery Act

This bill creates a standardized process for Massachusetts courts to handle legal discovery requests from other states. It requires parties seeking testimony or documents in Massachusetts for out-of-state civil cases to submit foreign subpoenas to a Massachusetts clerk, along with specific details like counsel contact information, after which the clerk issues a local subpoena. The law applies to civil cases filed in other states that need to conduct depositions or gather evidence within Massachusetts, taking effect January 1, 2026. It ensures consistency with Massachusetts procedural rules while requiring reciprocity with states having similar laws.