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Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill

H 5387: An Act allowing "print-free" digital legal notices for the town of Westford

In committee Official data

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. Passed both chambers
  5. Enacted

Last official action: ·Record last updated:

Plain-language summary

H 5387 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on April 23, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act allowing "print-free" digital legal notices for the town of Westford. Primary sponsor: Jim Arciero (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 28, 2026): 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 Representative Arciero of Westford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 5387) of James Arciero (by vote of the town) for legislation to authorize print-free digital legal notices in the town of Westford. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Jim ArcieroPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse2nd 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

  1. Read second and ordered to a third reading
  2. Rules suspended
  3. Committee reported that the matter be placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting
  4. Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling
  5. Hearing rescheduled to 05/13/2026 from 10:00 AM-10:10 AM in B-1 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time
  6. Hearing rescheduled to 05/13/2026 from 10:00 AM-10:10 PM in B-1 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time
  7. Hearing scheduled for 05/13/2026 from 10:00 AM-12:00 PM in B-1
  8. Senate concurred
  9. Referred to the committee on Municipalities and Regional Government

Sources

  1. Open States / Plural (data from the official legislature website)
  2. Official legislature source