Bill > S1459

This bill expands the definition of what constitutes a "public record" by adding a new category to existing law, specifically Chapter 4, Section 7, Clause 26. Previously, public records included documents from public entities or authorities established by the General Court to serve a public purpose. Now, this bill includes any entity that meets two criteria: first, it receives or holds funds from these public entities or authorities, and second, its governing board or management has members appointed by these public entities or authorities. This change aims to increase transparency by making the records of these "subordinate entities" accessible under public records laws, meaning they will be subject to public inspection and disclosure requests, similar to records held directly by government bodies.