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H3322 • 2025

An Act relative to regulation of privatization contracts

An Act relative to regulation of privatization contracts

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Sponsor
Daniel M. Donahue
Last action
2026-03-02
Official status
Accompanied a study order, see H5168
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

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An Act relative to regulation of privatization contracts

An Act relative to regulation of privatization contracts By Representative Donahue of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No.

What This Bill Does

  • An Act relative to regulation of privatization contracts By Representative Donahue of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No.
  • 3322) of Daniel M.
  • Donahue relative to regulation of privatization contracts.
  • State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.

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Bill History

  1. 2026-03-02 House

    Accompanied a study order, see H5168

  2. 2025-07-30 House

    Reporting date extended to Wednesday, December 3, 2025

  3. 2025-05-07 Joint

    Hearing scheduled for 05/13/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2

  4. 2025-02-27 House

    Referred to the committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight

  5. 2025-02-27 Senate

    Senate concurred

Official Summary Text

An Act relative to regulation of privatization contracts
By Representative Donahue of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3322) of Daniel M. Donahue relative to regulation of privatization contracts. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.

Current Bill Text

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Bill H.3322

Section 53 of chapter 7 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2012 Official Edition, is hereby amended by striking out the fourth sentence of the definition of “Privatization contract” and inserting in place thereof the following sentence:- An agreement solely to provide legal or management consulting services shall not be considered a privatization contract.

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