An Act relating to public access to historical records
This bill amends state law to ensure that historical records held by the Secretary of the Commonwealth become publicly accessible after 75 years. The change allows any member of the public to inspect and copy these documents once the specified time period has passed. It directly affects the state's archival holdings by setting a clear timeline for when previously restricted materials must be opened up. The legislation focuses solely on the administrative rule for record release without addressing specific types of documents or their content.
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