Massachusetts legislation · 194th General Court
Massachusetts H2761: An Act to relative to the revolving door between regulatory agencies and regulated industry
Status: Failed, March 30, 2026
What the bill says
From the introduced text, February 27, 2025:
Section 1. Definitions As used in this act, the following words shall have the following meanings unless the context clearly requires otherwise: (a) "Regulatory Agency" means any department, commission, board, council, authority, or other agency of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts that has regulatory, licensing, or oversight responsibilities over any industry, business, or profession. (b) "Regulated Industry" means any business, corporation, or entity subject to regulation, oversight, or licensing by a regulatory agency of the Commonwealth. (c) "Cooling-Off Period" means the period during which a former employee of a regulatory agency is prohibited from employment, consulting, or engaging in any contractual relationship with a regulated industry or any of its affiliates. Section 2. Cooling-Off Period (a) A former employee of any regulatory agency in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts shall be prohibited from: (1) Accepting employment with, (2) Becoming a consultant for, (3) Providing services to, or (4) Entering into any contractual agreement with any entity within a regulated industry that was under the oversight, regulation, or licensing of the agency where the individual was employed for a period of five (5) years after the termination of their state employment. (b) This prohibition extends to any subsidiary, parent company, or affiliate of the regulated entity where a direct or indirect influence over regulatory matters could be perceived. Section 3. Exceptions Exceptions to …
Sponsors
- Nicholas Boldyga (R, 3rd Hampden) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Accompanied a study order, see H5312 (under House Rule 27)
- : Hearing rescheduled to 09/22/2025 from 01:00 PM-03:10 PM in A-2 and Virtual<br> <span style="color: blue; font-style: italic;">Hearing updated to New End Time</span>
- : Hearing scheduled for 09/22/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2
- : Senate concurred
- : Referred to the committee on Public Service
- : Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order
Common questions
- What is H2761?
- H2761 is a bill in the Massachusetts Legislature (194th General Court): An Act to relative to the revolving door between regulatory agencies and regulated industry.
- What is the status of H2761?
- Failed as of March 30, 2026. Latest action: Accompanied a study order, see H5312 (under House Rule 27) (March 30, 2026).
- Who sponsored H2761?
- Nicholas Boldyga (R, 3rd Hampden).
- Where is the official record for H2761?
- On the Massachusetts Legislature website: https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H2761
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