S 1033 Massachusetts Senate · 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 adds gender-inclusive language ("or her") and requires justices to include email addresses in their public advertising. The bill also broadens the definition of acceptable advertising media to include digital platforms (websites, social media, digital directories) alongside traditional printed materials like newspapers. These changes directly affect justices of the peace who advertise their services. The law now permits modern digital communication methods for public advertising while maintaining the requirement to list contact details.
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Feb 2026
House Passage
Feb 2025
Governor
Introduced Feb 27, 2025 Last action Feb 19, 2026
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This bill passed the House. No roll call record of that vote is available.
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Total actions
7
Key actions
2
Committee
2
Feb 19, 2026
Upper · Passed
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Rules
upper
Feb 27, 2025
Lower · Passed
House concurred
lower
Feb 27, 2025
Committee
Referred to the committee on The Judiciary
upper
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor

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