An Act to modify the rules for taking depositions outside the Commonwealth and to adopt the uniform interstate depositions and discovery act

Summary

The bill adds new rules that let parties submit subpoenas from other states to a Massachusetts court clerk, who then issues a matching subpoena under state law. It applies to individuals, businesses and other legal entities involved in civil actions and seeks to standardize interstate discovery. The provisions become effective on January 1, 2027 for cases pending at that time.

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