MA S212

Bill

To establish the Massachusetts Open Data Standard

Introduced
01/22/2019

In Committee
05/07/2020

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

191st General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to establish the Massachusetts Open Data Standard. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies.

AI Summary

This bill establishes the Massachusetts Open Data Standard, which requires state agencies to make public data available on an open data portal. The bill creates a chief data officer to oversee the implementation of the standard, including developing technical standards, consulting with stakeholders, and requiring agencies to submit annual strategic plans. The public data made available through the portal is provided for informational purposes only, without any warranties as to its completeness or accuracy. The bill aims to increase agency accountability, improve public knowledge, create economic opportunities, and respond to public demand for government data.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Business and Industry

Sponsors (2)

Eric Lesser (D), José Tosado (D),

Last Action

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means (on 05/07/2020)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S212

(7 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S212
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S212.pdf

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