Bill > H3271

This bill modifies Chapter 44b of the Massachusetts General Laws by expanding the definition of "Preservation" in section 2 to explicitly include the digitization of documents that are considered historic resources, with the goal of preserving their informational content. Specifically, the bill adds language that allows community preservation funds to be used for digitizing historic documents, which means creating digital copies of fragile or aging historical materials to ensure their information can be maintained and accessed even if the original physical document deteriorates. This change provides local communities with a clear legal pathway to use community preservation funds not just for physically maintaining historic resources, but also for creating digital archives that can help protect and share historical information for future generations.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H3271