limiting occupational regulations to those demonstrably necessary to achieve public health, safety, or welfare objectives.
Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 03/11/2026 HJ 7 P. 42
Summary
The bill would force every state and local agency to review all occupational regulations and keep only those that are demonstrably necessary to protect public health, safety, or welfare. It allows individuals to petition agencies to repeal or modify a rule and, if the agency does not act, to sue in superior court. The aim is to remove unnecessary barriers to entering professions and starting businesses.
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