Massachusetts 194th General Court Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

H1857 — An Act establishing the Massachusetts Interstate Depositions and Discovery Act

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  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

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.

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Summary

An Act establishing the Massachusetts Interstate Depositions and Discovery Act

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This bill creates a new chapter in Massachusetts law governing interstate depositions and discovery.

  • Chapter 233

    Chapter 233A. Massachusetts Interstate Depositions and Discovery Act

    This establishes a new chapter that sets rules for depositions and discovery related to civil actions from other states.

  • Chapter 233A, Section 1

    This chapter governs depositions and discovery conducted in this commonwealth in connection with a civil action brought in another state.

    This defines the purpose of the new chapter.

  • Chapter 233A, Section 2

    Definitions of terms such as 'foreign jurisdiction', 'foreign subpoena', 'person', 'state', and 'subpoena'.

    This provides clarity on terminology used throughout the new chapter.

  • Chapter 233A, Section 3

    Issuance of Subpoena for Interstate Depositions and Discovery, detailing how subpoenas can be requested and issued based on foreign subpoenas.

    This section outlines the process for requesting and issuing subpoenas for discovery in interstate cases.

  • Chapter 233A, Section 4

    Service of Subpoena shall be conducted in compliance with Rule 45(c) of the Massachusetts Rules of Civil Procedure.

    This mandates adherence to existing procedural rules for serving subpoenas.

  • Chapter 233A, Section 5

    Subparts (a), (b), (c), (d), (f), and (g) of Rule 45 of the Massachusetts Rules of Civil Procedure shall apply to subpoenas issued under Section 3.

    This ensures that existing rules regarding subpoenas are applicable to those issued under the new chapter.

  • Chapter 233A, Section 6

    Application to the court for protective orders or to enforce, quash, or modify a subpoena must comply with Rules 26(c) and 45(d)(1) of the Massachusetts Rules of Civil Procedure.

    This integrates existing court rules for handling applications related to subpoenas.

  • Chapter 233A, Section 7

    If the foreign jurisdiction has not enacted provisions substantially similar to this chapter, the foreign subpoena shall comply with the requirements of Section 11 of Chapter 223A of the General Laws.

    This provides a requirement for compliance with Massachusetts law if no similar laws exist in the foreign jurisdiction.

  • Chapter 233A, Section 2

    Effective Date: This act shall take effect on January 1, 2026, and shall apply to requests for discovery in cases pending as of that date.

    This specifies when the provisions of the new chapter will come into force.

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 203 not signed on

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Frequently asked questions

What does H1857 do?
An Act establishing the Massachusetts Interstate Depositions and Discovery Act
Who sponsors H1857?
H1857 is sponsored by Jay D. Livingstone (Democrat).
What is the current status of H1857?
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 H1857?
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