H5004

To improve access to public records

Introduced·2/5/26
Introduced Text

Massachusetts H5004 would make most records held by the Legislature and the Office of the Governor public records under the Massachusetts Public.

Massachusetts H5004 would make most records held by the Legislature and the Office of the Governor public records under the Massachusetts Public Records Law. The bill exempts documents related to the development of public policy and communications between legislators and their constituents if those communications are reasonably related to a constituent’s request for assistance in obtaining government-provided benefits or services or interacting with a government agency. The act would take effect on January 1, 2027.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

0
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Mar 3

2:00 PM

Special Joint Committee on Initiative Petitions Hearing

History

May 7

House

Committee recommends no action taken

May 7

House

For majority report, see H5405

May 7

House

For minority report, see H5414