Bill > S2105

This bill modifies Massachusetts state law to make records from the Governor's office subject to public disclosure requirements. Specifically, the bill amends Chapter 4 of the General Laws by adding language that explicitly includes the "office of the governor" in existing public records provisions, effectively removing previous exemptions that may have shielded gubernatorial records from public view. The bill establishes that these new transparency requirements will apply only to records created or received after January 6, 2025, which suggests a prospective implementation approach that allows for a transition period. By inserting these specific phrases into the existing legal text, the bill aims to increase governmental transparency by ensuring that records from the Governor's office can be accessed and reviewed by the public, similar to records from other state government offices.