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S 2201

An Act relative to microfilm

194th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by John Cronin and 3 co-sponsors

Massachusetts bill addressing microfilm regulations; referred to Ways and Means Committee for fiscal analysis and implementation cost evaluation.

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
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Bill Summary · S 2201

Legislative bill overview

S 2201 is a Massachusetts bill that addresses regulatory matters related to microfilm. While specific legislative language is not provided in the materials shared, the bill has progressed through committee review and has been referred to the Senate Ways and Means Committee for fiscal consideration, indicating it involves either cost implications or regulatory changes affecting state operations.

Why is this important

Microfilm standards and regulations affect how government agencies, courts, libraries, and businesses preserve and access historical records and documents. Changes to microfilm requirements can impact record-keeping compliance, storage infrastructure costs, and public access to archived materials that many individuals rely on for legal, genealogical, and historical purposes.

Potential points of contention

  • Modernization vs. legacy systems: Questions may arise about whether microfilm requirements remain necessary given digital archiving alternatives, or if this bill mandates continued microfilm use despite technological advances
  • Cost and implementation burden: Depending on the specific requirements, small municipalities, courts, or agencies may face significant expenses to comply with new or modified microfilm standards
  • Scope of applicability: Stakeholders may disagree on which institutions should be subject to microfilm requirements (e.g., all municipalities, only certain state agencies, private entities)

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

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