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MA H1214

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Hannah Kane

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Amends Chapter 200A, Section 12 of the General Laws to exempt identities of persons examined and records disclosed to the treasurer during unclaimed property program examinations from public records requests
  • Removes these records from disclosure requirements under Chapter 66 (public records law) and Chapter 4 (definition of public records)
  • Takes effect immediately upon the governor's signature and applies to all taxpayer information from that date forward
  • Filed by Representatives Hannah Kane (11th Worcester) and Patrick Joseph Kearney (4th Plymouth) on January 7, 2025
  • Similar legislation was previously filed as House No. 1062 in the 2023-2024 session

Legislative Description

To protect taxpayer confidentiality

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4712

11/10/2025

Committee Referrals

Financial Services2/27/2025

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