H2761

To relative to the revolving door between regulatory agencies and regulated industry

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Massachusetts H2761 aims to prevent former regulatory agency employees from working for regulated industries for five years.

Massachusetts H2761 establishes a five-year cooling-off period for former employees of regulatory agencies before they can work for regulated industries. This act includes civil penalties, injunctions, and divestiture of financial benefits for violations. Exceptions require State Ethics Commission approval. Regulatory agencies must report annually on former employees' new employment. The State Ethics Commission enforces the act and can investigate violations for five years post-employment.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Calendar

Sep 22, 2025

1:00 PM

Joint Committee on Public Service Hearing

Sep 22, 2025

1:00 PM

Joint Committee on Public Service Hearing

History

Mar 30

House

Accompanied a study order, see H5312 (under House Rule 27)

Sep 22, 2025

Joint

Hearing rescheduled to 09/22/2025 from 01:00 PM-03:10 PM in A-2 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time

Sep 22, 2025

House

Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order