Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 5603: An Act authorizing “print-free” digital legal notices for the town of Stow
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
H 5603 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on July 23, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act authorizing “print-free” digital legal notices for the town of Stow. Primary sponsor: Kate Hogan (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (October 5, 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 Hogan of Stow, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 5603) of Kate Hogan (by vote of the town) that the town of Stow be authorized to use print-free digital legal notices in said town. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kate Hogan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 3rd 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
- Rules suspended
- Committee reported that the matter be placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting
- Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling
- Hearing scheduled for 09/21/2026 from 10:00 AM-05:00 PM in Written Testimony Only
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Municipalities and Regional Government