An Act relative to the Uniform Electronic Legal Material Act

This bill establishes the Uniform Electronic Legal Material Act to officially recognize electronic versions of Massachusetts legal documents, including state laws, court decisions, and agency rules. It requires official publishers to designate these digital records as official and provides a method for users to verify that the information has not been altered since publication. The legislation also mandates that publishers preserve these records securely, maintain backups, and ensure they remain accessible to the public on a permanent basis. By setting these standards, the act aims to give electronic legal materials the same legal weight as traditional printed versions while ensuring their accuracy and availability.