Amends Massachusetts law to make historical records from state institutions for people with disabilities open to public inspection.
This bill amends Massachusetts law to ensure that historical records from state institutions for people with intellectual or developmental disabilities or mental health conditions are open to public inspection. Previously, these records were only available for copying after 75 years from their creation. The change aims to enhance transparency and accessibility of these important historical documents.
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