Bill > H3971

This bill establishes a special legislative commission to study the potential of transferring registries of deeds for existing county governments to the oversight of the secretary of the commonwealth. The 11-member commission will include legislative leaders from both parties, state officials like the secretary of the commonwealth and secretary of administration and finance, and three additional members appointed by the governor (including a current or former register of deeds and a representative from the Massachusetts Association of County Commissioners). The commission is tasked with examining the feasibility and effectiveness of this administrative change and is required to seek public input during their investigation. Within 180 days of the bill's enactment, the commission must submit a comprehensive report to legislative clerks, including any recommended legislative actions. This study aims to potentially streamline county government document recording and management processes by centralizing registry oversight at the state level.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H3971