An Act extending the public records law to the Governor and the Legislature

This bill expands Massachusetts' public records law to include the Governor's office and the Legislature, ensuring their documents are subject to the same transparency rules as other state agencies. Under the new provisions, citizens would have the right to request records such as communications between lawmakers and constituents regarding government benefits, as well as internal documents used to develop policy positions. The legislation also updates several existing statutes to explicitly list the Governor and the General Court as entities whose records must be made available for public inspection. By removing previous exemptions, the act aims to increase accountability and openness in how the highest levels of state government operate.