Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 2321: An Act authorizing the city of Watertown to publish digital legal notices
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
H 2321 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act authorizing the city of Watertown to publish digital legal notices. It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (July 30, 2025): Read second and ordered to a third reading.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representatives Owens of Watertown and Lawn of Watertown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2321) of Steven Owens (with the approval of the city council) for legislation to allow print free digital legal notices for the city of Watertown. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steve Owens | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 29th Middlesex |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Read second and ordered to a third reading
- Committee reported that the matter be placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting for a second reading
- Bill reported favorably by committee as changed and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling
- Hearing scheduled for 05/13/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in B-1
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Municipalities and Regional Government