Massachusetts legislation · 194th General Court
Massachusetts H3891: An Act enhancing legislative oversight of regulatory actions in Massachusetts
Status: Failed, March 9, 2026
What the bill says
A concurrent resolution of both the Senate and the House, which must be passed within 90 days of the rule's submission or the rule shall be deemed disapproved. (3) If the Legislature does not act within this period, the rule is considered disapproved. (d) Emergency Rules. Rules necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, safety, or welfare may take effect immediately but must be submitted to the Legislature for ratification within 30 days. Section 3. Public Participation and Transparency (a) Agencies must provide opportunities for public comment on proposed major rule.
From the introduced text, February 27, 2025:
a concurrent resolution of both the Senate and the House, which must be passed within 90 days of the rule's submission or the rule shall be deemed disapproved. (3) If the Legislature does not act within this period, the rule is considered disapproved. (d) Emergency Rules. Rules necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, safety, or welfare may take effect immediately but must be submitted to the Legislature for ratification within 30 days. Section 3. Public Participation and Transparency (a) Agencies must provide opportunities for public comment on proposed major rules, including at least one public hearing. (b) All economic impact statements, proposed rules, and legislative resolutions shall be made available online and in the State House library for public inspection. Section 4. Judicial Review (a) Any person adversely affected by a rule implemented under this act may seek judicial review in accordance with Massachusetts law to challenge the rule's validity on the grounds that it was not properly ratified or that its economic impact was miscalculated. Section 5. Reporting (a) Each agency shall annually report to the Legislature on the number of rules proposed, the number of major rules, and the outcomes of legislative ratification for those rules.
Sponsors
- Nicholas Boldyga (R, 3rd Hampden) · primary sponsor