Bill > H3356

This bill establishes a public records division within the office of the Secretary of the Commonwealth, with a commission of public records to govern the division. The bill outlines the membership and powers of the commission, including the ability to hire a supervisor of public records and other staff. It also grants the supervisor of public records the authority to take measures to preserve public records and adopt regulations to implement the provisions of the chapter. The bill further amends existing laws to provide a 10-day timeline for custodians to comply with public records requests, allow for appeals of denials, and impose penalties for the unlawful possession, alteration, or destruction of public records. Finally, the bill removes a restriction on publishing the substance of debates by and among city council members.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H3356