H5486

Allowing 'print free' digital legal notices for the town of Wayland

Introduced·hearing on 7/22/26
Introduced Text

Massachusetts H5486 allows digital publication of legal notices in Wayland, bypassing print requirements.

Massachusetts H5486 permits the town of Wayland to fulfill legal notice publication requirements through digital means, rather than print. The Select Board and School Committee can choose at least two digital methods, such as a local newspaper's website or a general news website, by majority vote. This change aims to adapt to the decline of local print newspapers. The bill does not alter the timing of publication as set forth in existing laws.

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Where it stands

JUL22Wed
Current
Municipalities and Regional Government Committee
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Hearing · in 11 days

Sponsors

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Calendar

Jul 22

10:00 AM

Joint Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government Hearing

History

Jul 10

Joint

Hearing scheduled for 07/22/2026 from 10:00 AM-12:00 PM in A-1

Jun 11

Senate

Senate concurred

Jun 8

House

Referred to the Joint Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government