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Introduced
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
In Committee
02/14/2022
02/14/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
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 public data available on an open data portal. The chief data officer will create an inventory of all available public data, set standards for data formatting and publication, and consult with various stakeholders to implement the standard. State agencies must submit annual strategic plans detailing their public data and how they will support the Open Data Standard. The goal is to increase government accountability, improve public knowledge, further agency missions, create economic opportunities, and respond to public demand for data. The bill also includes provisions around data security and disclaimers about the completeness and accuracy of the published data.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Business and Industry
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Bill reported favorably by committee as changed and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means (on 02/14/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S59 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S59.pdf |
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