An Act relative to online posting of CMRs
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill requires the Massachusetts government to make all current regulations (CMRs) publicly available online. Currently, accessing these regulations can be difficult, and this legislation aims to improve transparency and accessibility for citizens and businesses. The goal is to ensure that everyone can easily find and understand the rules and regulations governing the state. This will likely involve creating a centralized online portal for all CMRs.
Key provisions
- All current Commonwealth of Massachusetts Regulations (CMRs) must be posted online.
- A centralized online portal will be established to host all CMRs.
- The Massachusetts government is responsible for maintaining the online portal and ensuring the regulations are up-to-date.
- The regulations must be easily searchable and accessible to the public.
Who is affected
- General Public
- Businesses operating in Massachusetts
- State Agencies
- Legal Professionals
- Researchers
Notable changes
- Currently, CMRs are not consistently or easily accessible online.
- This bill mandates a standardized online platform for accessing all regulations.
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Sponsors
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6 on record
Primary sponsor
Bradley H. Jones Jr.
Cosponsors
Bradley H. Jones Jr.
Kimberly N. Ferguson
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