An Act relative to service of civil process fees
This bill focuses on establishing rules regarding the fees charged for serving civil process documents. It aims to clarify the payment structure for such services.
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H1582 — An Act relative to service of civil process fees
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1Introduced
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2In Committee
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3Passed House
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4Passed Senate
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill died with 194th General Court. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.
In plain language
The bill addresses fees related to the service of civil process.
This bill focuses on establishing rules regarding the fees charged for serving civil process documents. It aims to clarify the payment structure for such services.
Summary
An Act relative to service of civil process fees
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The bill modifies the fees for serving legal documents in Massachusetts.
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Chapter 262, Section 8, subsection (a)
sub, subsections (1) and (2)→ (1) for service of an original summons, trustee process, subpoena or scire facias, either by reading it or by leaving a copy thereof, $30 for each defendant upon whom service is made, except as otherwise provided herein; (2) for service of an original summons and complaint for divorce or for any other service required to be served in hand, $45 for each defendant upon whom service is made;This change sets specific fees for different types of legal service.
Sponsors
- Brian M. Ashe · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 203 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
- Brian M. Ashe Democrat
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (203)
203 members have not signed on to this bill.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does H1582 do?
- An Act relative to service of civil process fees
- Who sponsors H1582?
- H1582 is sponsored by Brian M. Ashe (Democrat).
- What is the current status of H1582?
- This bill died with 194th General Court. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
- Where can I track H1582?
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