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MA H2862

MA H2862
Relating to the distributing the Conflict of Interest Law


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Introduced Session

187th General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to the conduct of public employees and the conflict of interest law. The Judiciary.

AI Summary

This bill amends Chapter 268A of the General Laws, which is the Conflict of Interest Law, to clarify its application to public employees. Specifically, it removes the phrase "county and municipal" from a section of the law, and then adds a new sentence requiring every county and municipal employee to receive a summary of the Conflict of Interest Law within 30 days of starting their job and whenever the law changes, and to sign a written acknowledgment that they have received this summary. This aims to ensure that all county and municipal employees are aware of and understand the rules governing their conduct to avoid conflicts of interest.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4364 (on 07/31/2012)

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