Bill H.3036
187th (2011 - 2012)
An Act relative to the simplification of paperwork for citizens
By Messrs. Jones of North Reading and deMacedo of Plymouth, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3036) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., Viriato Manuel deMacedo and others for legislation to establish uniform standards for the filing of certain forms with agencies of the Commonwealth. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
SECTION 1. Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, the governor shall ensure that the secretaries of the various departments and executive offices of the commonwealth promulgate standards requiring all forms for services, licenses, and applications to be as uniform as reasonably possible. Each document shall have a uniform layout and font for the general information needed on each form, including but not limited to: name, date of birth, address, telephone number, and sex. Such documents shall be made available electronically whenever reasonably possible.
SECTION 2. This act shall become effective July 1, 2012.
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