Bill > H2755

This bill amends Chapter 66 of the General Laws, specifically sections 10 and 15, to impose penalties on public officials who fail to comply with requests for public records. The changes clarify that if a custodian of public records, who is the official responsible for providing access, does not follow an order to release records within 10 days, they will be considered in violation of their duties. The supervisor of records will then inform the attorney general or district attorney to ensure compliance. Furthermore, any public officer who refuses or neglects to perform their duties under this chapter, including failing to comply with an order from the supervisor of records, will face a fine of up to $100 for each day of non-compliance. This aims to strengthen accountability for providing public access to government information.