Freedom Of Information Act Massachusetts
Massachusetts law about freedom of information and public records Mass.gov
Best bet FOIA.gov: The national FOIA portal A great place to start for federal Freedom of Information Act requests. - Learn about the FOIA process - Start a request with a specific agency - Use the search tool to identify the right agency FOIA letter generator, Student Press Law Center.
https://www.mass.gov/info-details/massachusetts-law-about-freedom-of-information-and-public-records
Federal Register :: Freedom of Information Act Regulations Update
This site displays a prototype of a “Web 2.0” version of the daily Federal Register. It is not an official legal edition of the Federal Register, and does not replace the official print version or the official electronic version on GPO’s govinfo.gov.
https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/01/27/2026-01511/freedom-of-information-act-regulations-update
Press Room
Senate Passes the Massachusetts Data Privacy Act September 25, 2025Nation-leading bill guards personal privacy and provides data protections for Massachusetts residents (BOSTON–09/25/2025) The Massachusetts Senate today unanimously approved the Massachusetts Data Privacy Act, landmark data privacy legislation that is poised to lead the nation in consumer protections, keeping pace with a digital landscape that increasingly puts Massachusetts re...
https://malegislature.gov/PressRoom/Detail?pressReleaseId=256
FOIA: U.S. State Department
Infrastructure maintenance on the Public Access Link (PAL) portal is scheduled for Monday, 02 February 2026, at 6:30 am EST. You may experience a disruption of service during 6:30 am - 7:30 am EST. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your patience. Last modified on: 11/25/2025...
https://foia.state.gov/
New U.S. State Privacy, Social Media and AI Laws Take Effect in January 2026
New U.S. State Privacy, Social Media and AI Laws Take Effect in January 2026 1 Minute Read January 20, 2026 The beginning of 2026 has seen new and amended U.S. state comprehensive privacy laws, as well as laws regulating social media and artificial intelligence (AI), come into effect.
https://www.hunton.com/privacy-and-information-security-law/new-u-s-state-privacy-social-media-and-ai-laws-take-effect-in-january-2026
Massachusetts Sample FOIA Request – National Freedom of Information Coalition
[Your Name] [Street Address] [City, ST ZIP Code] [Date] [Name of Custodian of Records] [Title] [Company Name] [Street Address] [City, ST ZIP Code] Dear [custodian of records]: Under the Massachusetts Public Records Act § 66-10 et seq., I am requesting an opportunity to inspect or obtain copies of public records that [Describe the records or information sought with enough detail for the public agency to respond.
https://www.nfoic.org/massachusetts-sample-foia-request/
Massachusetts Public Records Requirements for ...
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https://ballotpedia.org/Massachusetts_Public_Records_Requirements_for_Legislature_and_Governor%E2%80%99s_Office_Initiative_(2026)SD501 Massachusetts 2025-2026 An Act to protect safety and privacy by stopping the sale of location data - Legislative Tracking PolicyEngage
− Summary By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 197) of Cynthia Stone Creem, Rebecca L. Rausch, Michael O. Moore, Joanne M. Comerford and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect reproductive health access, LGBTQ lives, religious liberty, and freedom of movement by banning the sale of cell phone location information.
https://trackbill.com/bill/massachusetts-senate-docket-501-an-act-to-protect-safety-and-privacy-by-stopping-the-sale-of-location-data/2597521/
Public Records Requests Mass.gov
Department of Transportation Public Records Requests Executive Office for Administration and Finance (A&F) Public Records Requests Executive Office of Health and Human Services Public Records Requests Executive Office of Public Safety and Security Public Records Requests Executive Office of Education Public Records Requests Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs Public Records Requests Executive Office of Economic Development Pub...
https://www.mass.gov/topics/public-records-requests
On January 22, I'll deliver the... - Governor Maura Healey Facebook
On January 22, I'll deliver the 2026 State of the Commonwealth Address. Since Day One, my top priority has been making life easier and more affordable for folks in Massachusetts. We've made real progress -- but we're not done yet.
https://www.facebook.com/MAGovernor/posts/on-january-22-ill-deliver-the-2026-state-of-the-commonwealth-addresssince-day-on/886763807627341/
Request Records through the Freedom of Information Act or Privacy Act USCIS
Request Records through the Freedom of Information Act or Privacy Act Under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and the Privacy Act (PA), you can request: - Your own immigration records; - Someone else’s immigration records, if you have their written permission; and - Agency policies, data, communications, and other records How to Request and Receive Records as Quickly as Possible Step 1: Read this entire page, to ensure you...
https://www.uscis.gov/records/request-records-through-the-freedom-of-information-act-or-privacy-act
2024-2026 Term National Archives
2024-2026 Term The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) established the Federal Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Advisory Committee in 2014 to foster dialog between the Administration and the requester community, solicit public comments, and develop consensus recommendations for improving FOIA administration and proactive disclosures.
https://www.archives.gov/ogis/foia-advisory-committee/2024-2026-term
Archivist of the United States Appoints 2024–2026 FOIA Advisory Committee Members Barack Obama Presidential Library
Archivist of the United States Appoints 2024–2026 FOIA Advisory Committee Members WASHINGTON, DC Archivist of the United States Dr. Colleen Shogan announced the appointment of 20 individuals to the National Archives and Records Administration’s 2024–2026 Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Advisory Committee .
https://www.obamalibrary.gov/news/archivist-united-states-appoints-2024-2026-foia-advisory-committee-members
Public Records Request Westfield, MA - Official Website
Public Records Request Making a request for Public Records The Massachusetts Public Records Law (Law), found under Chapter 66, Section 10 of the Massachusetts General Laws, applies to records made or received by a Massachusetts governmental entity. Unless the requested records fall under an exemption to the Law, the responsive documents must be made available to the requester.
https://www.cityofwestfield.org/647/Public-Records-Request
Archives & Public Records Lexington, MA
Archives & Public Records Guidelines for Access The Commonwealth of Massachusetts has updated the Public Records Regulations, 950 CMR 32, as of January 1, 2017. They have also published A Guide to the Massachusetts Public Records Law (PDF). The Town of Lexington provides online access to many Town public records, both recent and historical, as well as providing records in response to specific public records requests.
https://www.lexingtonma.gov/254/Archives-Public-Records
The Year Ahead 2026: Powering Through the Patchwork - Jackson Lewis
A wave of recently enacted state and local labor and employment legislation is reshaping employer compliance obligations as these measures take effect. Spanning traditional issues such as accommodations and wage and hour requirements as well as emerging areas like employee monitoring and data use, these laws reflect legislative responses across the political spectrum and evolving federal enforcement priorities, creating an increasingly complex...
https://www.jacksonlewis.com/insights/year-ahead-2026-powering-through-patchwork
Bill S.2696
An Act regarding free expression Senate, November 6, 2025 -- The committee on Senate Ways and Means, to whom was referred the Senate Bill regarding free expression (Senate, No. 2328),- reports, recommending that the same ought to pass with an amendment substituting a new draft with the same title (Senate, No.
https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S2696