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This bill modifies the definition of "privatization contract" in Section 53 of Chapter 7 of the Massachusetts General Laws by removing an existing sentence and replacing it with a new provision that clarifies that agreements exclusively for legal or management consulting services do not qualify as privatization contracts. In the context of government contracting, a privatization contract typically involves transferring government functions or assets to private sector management or ownership. By explicitly excluding pure legal and management consulting service agreements from the definition, the bill aims to provide clarity about what types of contracts are subject to privatization regulations. This amendment helps prevent potential confusion about the scope of privatization contract oversight and ensures that routine professional service agreements are not unnecessarily burdened by more extensive regulatory requirements intended for more comprehensive privatization arrangements.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H3322