Bill > H2994

This bill further regulates access to public records in Massachusetts. It establishes a public records division within the office of the Secretary of the Commonwealth and creates a commission of public records to govern the division. The bill outlines the membership and responsibilities of the commission, including hiring a supervisor of public records. It also specifies the powers and responsibilities of the supervisor, such as preserving public records and adopting regulations. Additionally, the bill provides a process for individuals to petition the supervisor of records for public record requests, with enforcement mechanisms if a custodian fails to comply. Finally, the bill creates a Division of Public Record Appeals to hear appeals and enforce orders related to public records.