Section 74 Alternative Service of Notice

The second paragraph of section 24 of chapter 119 of the General Laws, as so appearing, is hereby amended by striking out the fifth sentence and inserting in place thereof the following sentence:- If the identity or whereabouts of a parent is unknown, the petitioner shall, upon motion and with leave of the court, cause notice to be served upon such parent by: (i) publication once a week for 3 consecutive weeks in any newspaper as the court may order; (ii) publication on a website designed for such purpose for 3 consecutive weeks; or (iii) electronic means reasonably calculated to reach the parent as determined by the court.