Environment
Positive outlook
60%
Benefits
- Reduces paper waste from print advertisements
Risks
- None identified
StateMassachusettsThird Reading
H 5578: An Act allowing print-free digital legal notices for the town of Topsfield
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H 5578 status: Third Reading — Read second and ordered to a third reading (updated Aug 17, 2026).
Source
OpenStates
Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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Overall Score
75OUT OF 100
Score:75/100 civic fit
Risk:Low Risk
Impact:Low Impact 10/100
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Constitutionality90%
Bipartisan90%
Public opinion70%
Bill summary
By Representatives Kassner of Hamilton and Kerans of Danvers, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 5578) of Kristin E. Kassner and Sally P. Kerans (by vote of the town) for legislation to authorize print-free digital legal notices in the town of Topsfield. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
Mixed / Neutral
50%
Benefits
- Lowers municipal advertising expenditures
Risks
- Potential loss of revenue for local print newspapers
Society
Mixed / Neutral
50%
Benefits
- Easier digital access for internet users
Risks
- Possible reduction in accessibility for residents without reliable internet
Technology Industry
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Civic Accountability
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Source
OpenStates
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Confidence
Low
Information is limited or incomplete.
Analysis basis
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Source note
Digital-only notices may exclude populations lacking consistent internet access
Analysis scope
Analysis based on limited summary text
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Where it stands
Official record- IntroducedComplete
- CommitteeComplete
- Chamber votesCurrent
- Final agreementUpcoming
- GovernorUpcoming
- EnactedUpcoming
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