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MA H2981

MA H2981
Relative to the open meeting law


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Introduced
02/16/2023
In Committee
02/16/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024

Introduced Session

193rd General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to assure for bidder privacy in certain interviews for public construction contracts. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.

AI Summary

This bill amends the state's general laws to ensure bidder privacy in certain interviews for public construction contracts. Specifically, it requires public agencies to develop a process to prevent a bidder or their representative from witnessing or attending the interview of another bidder for the same contract, either in-person or remotely. It also prohibits the public dissemination or posting of written testimony or video from an interview until all interviews for that contract are completed. This aims to protect the confidentiality and integrity of the bidding process for public construction projects.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Accompanied a new draft, see H4771 (on 06/24/2024)

Bill Topics

Government Operations
  • ‐ Government Procurement and Contracting
  • ‐ Government Transparency and Open Records

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Document Type Source Location Created
State Bill Page https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H2981 03/14/2023
BillText https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H2981.pdf 03/14/2023
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