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MA H116

To establish the Massachusetts open data standard


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Introduced
03/29/2021
In Committee
03/03/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to establish the Massachusetts open data standard. Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity.

AI Summary

This bill establishes the Massachusetts Open Data Standard, which requires state and municipal agencies to make their public data available on an open data portal. The chief data officer of the commonwealth will create an inventory of all available public data and oversee the implementation of the standard. The standard includes requirements for updating data, allowing public access and searching, and using open data formats. State agencies must submit annual strategic plans outlining their public data and how they will support the standard. The bill takes effect on July 1, 2021.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Business and Industry

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

No further action taken (on 01/03/2023)

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