Massachusetts General Laws

Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 268A, § 6A (2026)

Conflict of interest of public official; reporting requirement

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Section 6A. Any public official, as defined by section one of chapter two hundred and sixty-eight B, who in the discharge of his official duties would be required knowingly to take an action which would substantially affect such official's financial interests, unless the effect on such an official is no greater than the effect on the general public, shall file a written description of the required action and the potential conflict of interest with the state ethics commission established by said chapter two hundred and sixty-eight B.

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 4 cases (1 in the last 5 years), 1994–2026 · leading case: McGonigle v. Governor, 634 N.E.2d 1388 (Mass. 1994).

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McGonigle v. Governor, 634 N.E.2d 1388 (Mass. 1994). “), the Legislature intended to regulate numerous aspects of the professional conduct of State, county, and municipal employees, whether elected or appointed. For example, provisions in this chapter provide standards for both elected and appointed officials as to soliciting or…”

Commonwealth v. Triplett, 686 N.E.2d 195 (Mass. 1997). “Additional indictments charged the defendant with violations of G. L. c. 268A, § 6A (making a false report); G.”

Commonwealth v. Triplett, 4 Mass. L. Rptr. 370 (Mass. Super. Ct. 1995). “Triplett, was indicted for violation of G.L.c. 268A, §6A (filing a false report), violation of G.”

Souza (D. Mass. 2026). · cites it 2× “See Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 268A, § 6A (1984); id.”

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