Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
S 2894: An Act authorizing print-free digital legal notices in the city of Newton
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 2894 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts Senate on December 22, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act authorizing print-free digital legal notices in the city of Newton. It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 9, 2026): Accompanied a new draft, see S3004.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Ms. Creem and Mr. Schwartz of Newton, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2894) of Cynthia Stone Creem, Greg Schwartz and John J. Lawn, Jr. (with approval of the mayor and city council) for legislation to authorize print-free digital legal notices in the city of Newton. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cynthia Creem | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Norfolk and Middlesex |
| John Lawn | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 10th Middlesex |
| Greg Schwartz | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 12th 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
- Accompanied a new draft, see S3004
- Hearing rescheduled to 03/03/2026 from 01:00 PM-01:30 PM in 222 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time
- Reporting date extended to Tuesday March 31, 2026
- Hearing scheduled for 03/03/2026 from 01:00 PM-03:00 PM in 222
- House concurred
- Referred to the committee on Municipalities and Regional Government