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SD 2801

Corporations Division Dissolution Program FY 2025 Report

194th Legislature (2025-2026)

Requires Massachusetts Corporations Division to report on its corporate dissolution program operations and metrics for fiscal year 2025.

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Bill Summary · SD 2801

Legislative bill overview

SD 2801 is a filing requirement bill that directs the Massachusetts Corporations Division to produce an annual report documenting its dissolution program activities for fiscal year 2025. The report would detail metrics, procedures, and outcomes related to how the state processes corporate dissolutions.

Why is this important

Corporate dissolution procedures affect thousands of businesses, investors, and creditors annually. A dedicated report would provide transparency about processing times, backlogs, and operational efficiency—information relevant to business owners, legal professionals, and policymakers evaluating whether the division has adequate resources.

Potential points of contention

  • Reporting burden vs. benefit: Critics may question whether mandatory reporting creates administrative costs without meaningfully improving service delivery or public knowledge
  • Scope ambiguity: The bill doesn't specify what metrics the report must include, potentially leading to vague or incomplete documentation that satisfies technical requirements without substantive value
  • Resource allocation: Massachusetts could argue that funding for additional reporting diverts limited state resources from actually processing dissolutions faster

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

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