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H 3377

An Act relative to microfilm

194th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Sally Kerans and 4 co-sponsors

H 3377 updates Massachusetts microfilm regulations; currently reviewed for fiscal impact by House Ways and Means Committee.

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
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Bill Summary · H 3377

Legislative bill overview

H 3377 addresses the regulatory framework governing microfilm in Massachusetts, likely updating standards, storage requirements, or usage protocols for microfilm records. The bill has progressed through committee review and is currently under fiscal consideration by the House Ways and Means Committee.

Why is this important

Microfilm remains a critical archival medium for government records, legal documents, and historical preservation. Modernizing microfilm regulations ensures records remain accessible, properly preserved, and compliant with contemporary standards while potentially reducing costs or updating outdated requirements.

Potential points of contention

  • Digitization vs. microfilm: Questions about whether resources should prioritize transitioning to digital formats rather than maintaining microfilm infrastructure
  • Implementation costs: The Ways and Means referral suggests fiscal concerns about compliance expenses for agencies and institutions maintaining microfilm records
  • Standards clarity: Potential disagreement over specific technical standards, storage conditions, or quality requirements that could burden smaller institutions disproportionately

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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