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Introduced
02/27/2025
02/27/2025
In Committee
02/27/2025
02/27/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
194th General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to simplify the language used on the state website by executive offices and agencies. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
AI Summary
This bill amends Section 4C of Chapter 7D of Massachusetts General Laws to expand the responsibilities of the chief digital officer. Specifically, the bill requires that web services for executive offices and agencies be written in plain, simple language that matches the average reading comprehension level of Massachusetts residents, as determined by the commissioner of elementary and secondary education. The chief digital officer must ensure that web services include information about common public issues and also provide analog (non-digital) alternatives to the web content, using the same easy-to-understand language. The goal is to make government websites more accessible and comprehensible to the general public by simplifying the language and offering multiple ways to access important information.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight Hearing (10:00:00 9/9/2025 A-1 and virtual) (on 09/09/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H3378 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H3378.pdf |
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