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The Commonwealth of Massachusetts

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PRESENTED BY:

Steven S. Howitt

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To the Honorable Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in General
Court assembled:

The undersigned legislators and/or citizens respectfully petition for the adoption of the accompanying bill:

An Act relative to transparency for grant applications.

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PETITION OF:

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[SIMILAR MATTER FILED IN PREVIOUS SESSION
SEE HOUSE, NO. 3053 OF 2023-2024.]

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts

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In the One Hundred and Ninety-Fourth General Court
(2025-2026)

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An Act relative to transparency for grant applications.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows:
 

SECTION 1. Notwithstanding any general provisions or special laws to the contrary, nonprofit organizations shall provide the following to relevant state agencies upon the submission of an application for state grant funding:

(1) A financial statement containing a full accounting of any existing endowment belonging to the nonprofit.

(2) A comprehensive listing of any and all foreign donors and the amount of money, goods and/or services donated to that organization within the last 5 years.

(3) A statement disclosing contracts with the Commonwealth for goods and/or services rendered.

(4) A statement disclosing existing business contracts between the Commonwealth and members of the board of directors for said organization.

SECTION 2. The office of the treasurer shall promulgate rules, regulations, and relevant documentation pursuant to the implementation of this Act.