Notices of Public Hearing (Published 10/10/2025)
Center for Health Information and Analysis
957 CMR 2.00, 8.00 & 10.00
Notice of Public Hearing
Pursuant to the provisions of M.G.L. c. 12C and in accordance with M.G.L. c. 30A, the Center for Health Information and Analysis (CHIA) will hold a remote public hearing on Thursday, November 6, 2025 at 10:00 A.M. relative to the adoption of amendments to the following regulations:
957 CMR 2.00 - PAYER DATA REPORTING
957 CMR 8.00 - APCD AND CASE MIX DATA SUBMISSION
957 CMR 10.00 - HEALTH CARE PAYERS PREMIUMS AND CLAIMS DATA REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
The amended regulations govern CHIA’s data reporting requirements for payers and providers. The proposed amendments align the penalty language in each of these regulations with changes made to M.G.L. c. 12C, § 11 by Chapters 342 and 343 of the Acts of 2024. The proposed amendments also clarify CHIA’s process for providing detailed data reporting specifications to reporting entities. Additional changes to 957 CMR 2.00 clarify and add requirements for payer data reporting. Additional changes to 957 CMR 10.00 clarify and add requirements for health care payer premiums and claims data reporting.
It is anticipated that payers and providers will incur no additional administrative costs resulting from the proposed changes to this regulation. There is no fiscal impact on cities and towns and no fiscal impact on small businesses.
If you plan to testify at the hearing, CHIA strongly encourages you to register in advance by emailing CHIA-Regulations@state.ma.us. Individuals may also submit written testimony to the same email address. Please include the name of the regulation in the subject line of your email. All submissions must include the sender’s full name, mailing address, and organization or affiliation (if applicable). Individuals who are unable to submit testimony by email should mail written testimony to the:
Center for Health Information and Analysis
501 Boylston Street, Suite 5100
Boston, MA 02116.
Written testimony must be submitted by 5:00 P.M. on Monday, November 17, 2025.
This notice and copies of the proposed regulations may be viewed on CHIA’s website at www.chiamass.gov/regulations.
To join the remote hearing online, go to:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89778087855?pwd=I7TKomgKliJPRCpIqbcmOZja58GWZz.1,
and enter Meeting ID: 897 7808 7855 and Passcode: 609414.
To join the remote hearing by phone, call 1-646-518-9805 or 1-646-558-8656,
and enter Meeting ID: 897 7808 7855 and Password: 609414 when prompted.
CMR No: 801 CMR 4.02: Rates
Small Business Impact Statement
(As required by M.G.L. c. 30A §§ 2, 3 & 5)
In order to accurately predict the impact the adoption, amendment, or repeal of a regulation will have on small businesses, the promulgating authority must conduct a thorough analysis that not only considers the potential effects of the action but also quantifies the costs, if any, associated with each. The questions below are designed to aid promulgating authorities in conducting their analysis.
Agency Submitting Regulation: Center for Health Information and Analysis (“CHIA”)
Subject Matter of Regulation: Payer and Provider Data Reporting; Monetary Penalties
Regulation No: 957 C.M.R. 2.00, 8.00, and 10.00.
Statutory Authority: M.G.L. c. 12C
Other Agencies Affected: None
Other Regulations That May Duplicate or Conflict with the Regulation: None
Describe the Scope and Objectives of the Regulation: Each regulation will be amended to align with changes made to M.G.L. c. 12C, § 11 by Chapters 342 and 343 of the Acts of 2024, which increased the amount of monetary penalties CHIA may impose for failure to comply with reporting requirements. Each regulation is also being amended to clarify CHIA’s process for providing detailed data reporting specifications to reporting entities. Additional changes to 957 CMR 2.00 clarify and add requirements for payer data reporting. Additional changes to 957 CMR 10.00 clarify and add requirements for health care payer premiums and claims data reporting.
Business Industry(ies) Affected by the Regulation: Health care
Types of Businesses Included in the Industry(ies): Private health care payers, providers, and provider organizations who are required to submit data to CHIA.
Total Number of Small Businesses Included in the Regulated Industry(ies) Please see the attached guidance documents for assistance determining the total number of small businesses: None.
Number of Small Businesses Potentially Subject to the Proposed Regulation: None.
Effective Date Used In Cost Estimate: September 18, 2025
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Will small businesses have to create, file, or issue additional reports?
No.
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Will small businesses have to implement additional recordkeeping procedures?
No.
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Will small businesses have to provide additional administrative oversight?
No.
Will small businesses have to hire additional employees in order to comply with the proposed regulation?
No.
Does compliance with the regulation require small businesses to hire other professionals (e.g. a lawyer, accountant, engineer, etc.)?
No.
Does the regulation require small businesses to purchase a product or make any other capital investments in order to comply with the regulation?
No.
Are performance standards more appropriate than design standards?
No. The proposed regulations create uniform data reporting standards for each entity in a given category of data submitter to ensure Massachusetts has consistent, comprehensive health care databases.
Does the regulation require small businesses to cooperate with audits, inspections, or other regulatory enforcement activities?
No.
Will the regulation have the effect of creating additional taxes and/or fees for small businesses?
No.
Does the regulation require small businesses to provide educational services to keep up to date with regulatory requirements?
No.
Is the regulation likely to deter the formation of small businesses in Massachusetts?
No.
Is the regulation likely to encourage the formation of small businesses in Massachusetts?
No.
Can the regulation provide for less stringent compliance or reporting requirements for small businesses?
No. The proposed regulations apply uniform reporting requirements to each entity in a given category of data submitter to ensure Massachusetts has consistent, comprehensive health care databases.
Can the compliance or reporting requirements be consolidated or simplified for small businesses?
No. The regulation applies uniform reporting requirements to each entity in a given category of data submitter to ensure Massachusetts has consistent, comprehensive health care databases.
Can performance standards for small businesses replace design or operational standards?
No. The proposed regulations create uniform data reporting standards for each entity in a given category of data submitter to ensure Massachusetts has consistent, comprehensive health care databases.
Are there alternative regulatory methods that would minimize the adverse impact on small businesses?
No.
Were any small businesses or small business organizations contacted during the preparation of this document? If so, please describe.
No. The proposed regulations are not expected to affect small businesses.
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Massachusetts Gaming Commission
205 CMR 146.00 & 238.00
Notice of Public Hearing
Notice is hereby provided that in accordance with G.L. c. 30A, § 2, the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (“Commission”) will convene a public hearing for purposes of gathering comments, ideas, and information relative to the proposed adoption of regulations. The regulations were promulgated pursuant to G.L. chs. 23N, § 4, and 23K, §§ 2, 4(37), and 5, as part of the Commission’s regulatory process, and concern the following regulations:
205 CMR 238.00: Additional Uniform Standards of Accounting Procedures and Internal Controls for Sports Wagering, specifically 205 CMR 238.48: Expiration of Sports Wagering Tickets and Vouchers; Payment to the Sports Wagering Control Fund
Sections within this regulation are being amended by the Commission to provide additional methods of payment to the Sports Wagering Control Fund.
205 CMR 146.00: Gaming Equipment, specifically 205 CMR 146.13: Blackjack Table; Card Reader Device; Physical Characteristics; Inspections
Sections within this regulation are being amended by the Commission to increase clarity of the table game rules of blackjack for casino personnel and patrons.
Scheduled hearing date and time: Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at 9:30 AM EST
Given the unprecedented circumstances, Governor Charles Baker issued an order to provide limited relief from certain provisions of the Open Meeting Law to protect the health and safety of the public and individuals interested in attending public meetings during the global Coronavirus pandemic. In keeping with the guidance provided, the Commission will conduct this hearing utilizing remote collaboration technology.
CONFERENCE CALL NUMBER: 1-646-741-5292
PARTICIPANT CODE: 111 977 5905
A complete copy of the draft regulations referenced above may be downloaded by visiting www.massgaming.com, clicking on ‘Regulations and Compliance’ and selecting the ‘Proposed Rulemaking’ Section. Anyone wishing to offer comments can email Autumn.Birarelli@massgaming.gov and requesting the virtual hearing link to appear and speak. Alternatively, written comments may also be submitted to the same email address with ‘Regulation Comment’ in the subject line.
Comments must be received by 5:00 PM EST on October 27, 2025. Attached please find an invoice from the Boston Herald for an upcoming hearing notice.
CMR No: 205 CMR 238 - Additional Uniform Standards of Accounting Procedures and Internal Controls for Sports Wagering.
Small Business Impact Statement
(As required by M.G.L. c. 30A §§ 2, 3 & 5)
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (“Commission”) hereby files this Small Business Impact Statement in accordance with G.L. c. 30A, §2, relative to the proposed adoption of 205 CMR 238, Additional Uniform Standards of Accounting Procedures and Internal Controls for Sports Wagering.
This regulation is being promulgated as part of the process of updating regulations governing internal controls for sports wagering operators before the Massachusetts Gaming Commission. It sets forth the method of transferring funds from expired wagers to the sports wagering control fund.
The proposed 205 CMR 238.48 applies to sports wagering operators licensed by the Commission under G.L. c. 23N. Accordingly, this regulation is unlikely to have an impact on small businesses. Under G.L. c.30A, §2, the Commission offers the following responses to the statutory questions:
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Estimate of the Number of Small Businesses Impacted by the Regulation:
Small businesses are unlikely to be subject to this regulation.
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State the projected reporting, recordkeeping, and other administrative costs required for compliance with the proposed regulation:
There are no projected reporting, recordkeeping, or other administrative costs required for small businesses to comply with this regulation.
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State the appropriateness of performance standards versus design standards:
The standards set forth are design standards.
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Identify regulations of the promulgating agency, or of another agency or department of the Commonwealth, which may duplicate or conflict with the proposed regulation:
There are no conflicting regulations in 205 CMR, and the Commission is unaware of any conflicting or duplicating regulations of any other agency or department of the Commonwealth.
State whether the proposed regulation is likely to deter or encourage the formation of new businesses in the Commonwealth:
This amendment is unlikely to have any impact on the formation of new businesses in the Commonwealth.
CMR No: 205 CMR 146.00: Gaming Equipment
Small Business Impact Statement
(As required by M.G.L. c. 30A §§ 2, 3 & 5)
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (“Commission”) hereby files this Small Business Impact Statement in accordance with G.L. c.30A, §2 relative to the proposed amendment to 205 CMR 146.00: Gaming Equipment, specifically section 13: Blackjack Table; Card Reader Device; Physical Characteristics; Inspections.
This regulation was developed as part of promulgating regulations governing the operation of gaming establishments in the Commonwealth and is primarily governed by G.L. c. 23K, §§ 2, 4(37) and 5. The proposed amendments to 205 CMR 146.13 clarifies the Blackjack table layout inscriptions.
This regulation applies directly to gaming licensees, equipment manufacturers, and Blackjack dealers; however, the proposed amendment will not impact small businesses. Under G.L. c.30A, §2, the Commission offers the following responses:
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Estimate of the number of small businesses subject to the proposed amendments to this regulation:
As the amendment applies to the licensees and equipment manufacturers, no small business will be subject to any impact.
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State the projected reporting, recordkeeping, and other administrative costs required for compliance with the proposed amendments to this regulation:
There are no further projected reporting, recordkeeping, or administrative costs created by these amendments that would affect small businesses.
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State the appropriateness of performance standards versus design standards:
This amendment imposes a performance standard, as it prescribes alteration of Blackjack tables in casinos to provide clarity for guests and to be consistent with the Commission’s approved rules of the game of Blackjack.
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Identify regulations of the promulgating agency, or of another agency or department of the Commonwealth, which may duplicate or conflict with the proposed regulation:
There are no conflicting regulations in 205 CMR, and the Commission is unaware of any conflicting or duplicating regulations of any other agency or department of the Commonwealth.
State whether the proposed regulation is likely to deter or encourage the formation of new businesses in the Commonwealth:
As the proposed amendment clarifies the appropriate rules and inscriptions for the particular version of blackjack being offered, it will neither deter nor encourage the formation of new businesses in the Commonwealth.
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Executive Office of Health and Human Services
101 CMR 327.00
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON REGULATIONS
Under the authority of M.G.L. c. 118E and in accordance with M.G.L. c. 30A, the Executive Office of Health and Human Services (EOHHS) will hold a remote public hearing on Friday, October 17, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. relative to the emergency adoption of amendments to the following regulation.
101 CMR 327.00: Rates for Ambulance and Wheelchair Van Services
The regulation is going into effect as an emergency on September 26, 2025. There is no fiscal impact on cities and towns.
The proposed changes update distribution percentages for nonpublic ambulance supplemental payments, as set out in 101 CMR 327.05(5)(a) (for example, changing the percentage distributed to providers in a particular region).
Updates will reflect changes to providers within each classification type (for example, an ambulance provider changes its headquarter site or goes out of business or providers in a particular region increase ambulance transportation), and will also remove the no region/multi-region category so that each provider is in a single region, as defined by the Department of Public Health (DPH) Office of Emergency Medical Services. These changes are intended to take effect the first quarter of the state fiscal year 2026.
The changes are intended to increase MassHealth members’ access to medical services and sustain services provided by nonpublic ambulance providers. EOHHS anticipates that it will make approximately $39.61 million in nonpublic ambulance supplemental payments for state fiscal year 2026. This is $5.61 million higher than the amount in MassHealth’s most recently submitted state plan amendment for state fiscal year 2026.
To register to testify at the hearing and to get instructions on how to join the hearing online, go to www.mass.gov/info-details/executive-office-of-health-and-human-services-public-hearings. To join the hearing by phone, call (646) 558-8656 and enter meeting ID 935 397 8200# when prompted.
You may also submit written testimony instead of, or in addition to, live testimony. To submit written testimony, please email your testimony to ehs-regulations@mass.gov as an attached Word or PDF document or as text within the body of the email with the name of the regulation in the subject line. All written testimony must include the sender’s full name, mailing address, and organization or affiliation, if any. Individuals who are unable to submit testimony by email should mail written testimony to EOHHS, c/o D. Briggs, 100 Hancock Street, 6th Floor, Quincy, MA 02171. Written testimony will be accepted through 5:00 p.m. on Friday, October 17, 2025. EOHHS specifically invites comments as to how the amendments may affect beneficiary access to care for MassHealth-covered services.
To review the emergency regulation, go to www.mass.gov/info-details/executive-office-of-health-and-human-services-public-hearings or request a copy in writing from MassHealth Publications, 100 Hancock Street, 6th Floor, Quincy, MA 02171.
Special accommodation requests may be directed to the Disability Accommodations Ombudsman by email at ADAAccommodations@mass.gov or by phone at (617) 847-3468 (TTY: (617) 847-3788). Please allow two weeks to schedule sign language interpreters.
EOHHS may adopt a final, revised version of the emergency regulation taking into account relevant comments and any other practical alternatives that come to its attention.
In case of inclement weather or other emergency, hearing cancellation announcements will be posted on the MassHealth website at www.mass.gov/info-details/executive-office-of-health-and-human-services-public-hearings.
September 25, 2025
CMR No: 101 CMR 327.00: Rates for Ambulance and Wheelchair Van Services
Small Business Impact Statement
(As required by M.G.L. c. 30A §§ 2, 3 & 5)
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Estimate of the Number of Small Businesses Impacted by the Regulation:
Approximately 60 nonpublic ambulance providers
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Will small businesses have to create, file, or issue additional reports?
No. Small businesses will not have to create, file, or issue additional reports as a result of the proposed amendments to this regulation.
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Will small businesses have to implement additional recordkeeping procedures?
No. Small businesses will not have additional responsibilities to keep records as a result of the proposed amendments to this regulation.
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Will small businesses have to provide additional administrative oversight?
No. Small businesses are not required by this regulation to provide additional administrative oversight as a result of the proposed amendments to this regulation.
Will small businesses have to hire additional employees in order to comply with the proposed regulation?
No. This regulation does not require small businesses to hire additional employees to remain in compliance.
Does compliance with the regulation require small businesses to hire other professionals (e.g. a lawyer, accountant, engineer, etc.)?
No. Small businesses are not required by this regulation to hire other professionals.
Does the regulation require small businesses to purchase a product or make any other capital investments in order to comply with the regulation?
No. This regulation does not require small businesses to purchase any particular product or make any capital investments.
Are performance standards more appropriate than design/operational standards to accomplish the regulatory objective?
(Performance standards express requirements in terms of outcomes, giving the regulated party flexibility to achieve regulatory objectives and design/operational standards specify exactly what actions regulated parties must take.)No. The regulation is required by statute under MGL Chapter 118E Section 13C and establishes the rates to be paid by governmental units to providers of noninstitutional health care services.
Do any other regulations duplicate or conflict with the proposed regulation?
No.
Does the regulation require small businesses to cooperate with audits, inspections or other regulatory enforcement activities?
Yes. The regulation requires providers to periodically comply with audits, inspections, and other regulatory activities.
Does the regulation require small businesses to provide educational services to keep up to date with regulatory requirements?
No. The regulation does not require small businesses to provide educational services to keep up to date with the regulatory requirements.
Is the regulation likely to deter the formation of small businesses in Massachusetts?
No. The regulation is not likely to deter or encourage the formation of small businesses in Massachusetts as this regulation governs payments for ambulance and wheelchair van services to publicly aided individuals.
Is the regulation likely to encourage the formation of small businesses in Massachusetts?
No. The regulation is not likely to deter or encourage the formation of small businesses in Massachusetts as this regulation governs payments for ambulance and wheelchair van services to publicly aided individuals.
Does the regulation provide for less stringent compliance or reporting requirements for small businesses?
No. The regulation does not distinguish between small and other businesses.
Does the regulation establish less stringent schedules or deadlines for compliance or reporting requirements for small businesses?
No. The regulation does not distinguish between small and other businesses.
Did the agency consolidate or simplify compliance or reporting requirements for small businesses?
No. The regulation does not distinguish between small and other businesses.
Can performance standards for small businesses replace design or operational standards without hindering delivery of the regulatory objective?
No. The regulation establishes uniform conditions of payment for the provision of services to publicly aided individuals. These requirements are applied uniformly to maintain consistency in the care provided to publicly aided individuals.
Are there alternative regulatory methods that would minimize the adverse impact on small businesses?
No. The regulation does not have an adverse impact on small businesses and governs payments for ambulance and wheelchair van services to publicly aided individuals.
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Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities
760 CMR 76.00
Public Notice
Under the provisions of M.G.L. c. 30A, § 3, notice is hereby given of the proposed promulgation of regulation, 760 CMR 76.00 – Seasonal Communities. EOHLC’s regulatory authority for this action is provided under _M.G.L. c. 23B, § 32 as inserted by St. 2024, c. 150, § 5. In accordance with M.G.L. c. 30A, § 5, the proposed regulation has a minimal or non-existent Small Business Impact. The purpose of the regulation is to establish a framework for the implementation of the “Seasonal Community” designation for municipalities with substantial seasonal variations in employment. Written comments on the proposed regulation may be submitted no later than 11:59 PM on October 31, 2025, by sending the same electronically to EOHLCRegulationComments@mass.gov , including “Comments on 760 CMR 76” in the subject line.
A copy of the proposed regulation will be posted on EOHLC’s website at https://www.mass.gov/info-details/eohlc-regulations-current-regulations-and-proposed-amendments .
CMR No: 760 CMR 76.00
Small Business Impact Statement
(As required by M.G.L. c. 30A §§ 2, 3 & 5)
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Estimate of the Number of Small Businesses Impacted by the Regulation:
This regulation is unlikely to negatively impact small businesses. In fact, the regulation is likely to assist employees of small businesses in obtaining year-round housing.
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Will small businesses have to create, file, or issue additional reports?
No.
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Will small businesses have to implement additional recordkeeping procedures?
No. Small businesses will not have additional responsibilities to keep records as a result of the proposed amendments to this regulation.
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Will small businesses have to provide additional administrative oversight?
No. Small businesses are not required by this regulation to provide additional administrative oversight as a result of the proposed amendments to this regulation.
Will small businesses have to hire additional employees in order to comply with the proposed regulation?
No. This regulation does not require small businesses to hire additional employees to remain in compliance.
Does compliance with the regulation require small businesses to hire other professionals (e.g. a lawyer, accountant, engineer, etc.)?
No. Small businesses are not required by this regulation to hire other professionals.
Does the regulation require small businesses to purchase a product or make any other capital investments in order to comply with the regulation?
No. This regulation does not require small businesses to purchase any particular product or make any capital investments.
Are performance standards more appropriate than design/operational standards to accomplish the regulatory objective?
(Performance standards express requirements in terms of outcomes, giving the regulated party flexibility to achieve regulatory objectives and design/operational standards specify exactly what actions regulated parties must take.)No. The regulation is required by statute under MGL Chapter 118E Section 13C and establishes the rates to be paid by governmental units to providers of noninstitutional health care services.
Do any other regulations duplicate or conflict with the proposed regulation?
No.
Does the regulation require small businesses to cooperate with audits, inspections or other regulatory enforcement activities?
No.
Does the regulation require small businesses to provide educational services to keep up to date with regulatory requirements?
No.
Is the regulation likely to deter the formation of small businesses in Massachusetts?
No.
Is the regulation likely to encourage the formation of small businesses in Massachusetts?
Potentially. The regulation may encourage the formation of small businesses who may seek to participate in the development of housing in seasonal communities. Additionally, the regulation may marginally expand the workforce available to existing small businesses in seasonal communities by creating more proximate affordable and attainable housing opportunities for potential employees of these businesses.
Does the regulation provide for less stringent compliance or reporting requirements for small businesses?
No.
Does the regulation establish less stringent schedules or deadlines for compliance or reporting requirements for small businesses?
No.
Did the agency consolidate or simplify compliance or reporting requirements for small businesses?
No.
Can performance standards for small businesses replace design or operational standards without hindering delivery of the regulatory objective?
No.
Are there alternative regulatory methods that would minimize the adverse impact on small businesses?
No, while the State would have been able to publish guidance instead of promulgating regulations, the net effect on small businesses would have likely been the same.
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Massachusetts Office for Victim Assistance
124 CMR 2.00
NOTICE OF PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
Notice is hereby given pursuant to M.G.L. c. 30A, §3, that the Massachusetts Office for Victim Assistance will accept written public comment until 5:00 p.m. on October 29, 2025, the same day, concerning the following regulatory action:
Establish 124 CMR 2.00
Compensation for Victims of Violent Crimes
The Massachusetts Office for Victim Assistance (MOVA), on behalf of the Victim and Witness Assistance Board (VWAB), promulgates 124 CMR 2.00 related to financial compensation for victims of violent crime pursuant to its authority under M.G.L. c. 258B, § 4 and M.G.L. c. 25BC, § 4. Administrative authority of M.G.L Chapter 25BC transferred to MOVA pursuant to Chapter 9 of the Acts of 2025, therefore 124 CMR 2.00 shall replace preexisting 940 CMR 14.00.
Written comments must be submitted by email or postal mail to the following address with the subject line “124 CMR 2.0 – Compensation for Victims of Violent Crimes”:
Email: mova@mass.gov
Postal Mail: Massachusetts Office for Victim Assistance - 1 Ashburton Place, Suite 1310 Boston, MA 02108
A copy of the proposed regulations may be obtained via MOVA’s website here or by contacting MOVA directly at the above address or by phone: 617-586-1340.
MOVA may adopt a revised version of the proposed action considering relevant comments received and any other practical alternatives that come to its attention.
For accommodation or language assistance requests, please contact: mova@mass.gov. Requests should be made as soon as possible, ideally at least five business days before the close of the public comment period.
CMR No: 124 CMR 2.0 – Compensation for Victims of Violent Crimes
Small Business Impact Statement
Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 30A §§ 2, 3 & 5, the Massachusetts Office for Victim Assistance (MOVA) hereby presents its Small Business Impact Statement pertaining to its proposed 124 CMR 2.0.
M.G.L. c. 30A §2 requires that a small business impact statement be filed with the notice of comment period and be attached therewith.
The small business impact statement shall include:
- • An estimate of the number of small businesses subject to comment and regulations;
- • Projected reporting, recordkeeping and other administrative costs required for compliance with the proposed regulations;
- • The appropriateness of performance standards versus design standards;
- • An identification of regulations of the promulgating agency, or of another agency or department, which may duplicate or conflict with the proposed regulations; and,
- • An analysis of whether the proposed regulations are likely to deter or encourage the formation of new businesses within the Commonwealth.
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Estimate of the number of small businesses subject to the proposed regulation:
MOVA does not anticipate these regulations to have an impact on small businesses.
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State the projected reporting, recordkeeping and other administrative costs required for compliance with the proposed regulation:
There are no projected reporting, recordkeeping, or other administrative costs required for small businesses to comply with these regulations.
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State the appropriateness of performance standards versus design standards:
These regulations do not implicate a design or performance standard that would affect small businesses.
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Identify regulations of the promulgating agency, or of another agency or department of the commonwealth, which may duplicate or conflict with the proposed regulation:
There are no conflicting regulations in 124 CMR as these regulations replace preexisting 940 CMR 14.0.
State whether the proposed regulation is likely to deter or encourage the formation of new businesses in the commonwealth:
The proposed regulation is unlikely to deter or encourage the formation of new business in the commonwealth.