The bill presents the Division of Standards Annual Report for Calendar Year 2024, detailing the responsibilities and achievements of the Massachusetts Division of Standards under the Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation. The Division is responsible for ensuring the accuracy of weighing and measuring devices in commerce, issuing and renewing permits and licenses, and conducting inspections to enforce compliance with pricing and measurement laws. In 2024, the Division issued or renewed over 10,000 permits, generating significant revenue for the Commonwealth, while also emphasizing consumer protection through investigations and enforcement of pricing accuracy standards. The report highlights the Division's metrology laboratory, training initiatives for municipal sealers, and the completion of over 12,000 inspections, which collectively saved consumers and merchants money.

Additionally, the bill introduces updates such as organizational restructuring and a Language Access Plan to improve accessibility for Limited English Proficiency constituents. It outlines new fees and fines for various permits and licenses, including an Anti-freeze Permit and Auctioneer Permit, and specifies penalties for violations related to consumer price accuracy. Notably, new legal language has been inserted to detail the inventory of weighing and measuring devices maintained by Municipal Sealers, including specific quantities of equipment like sealer weight kits and seals. This comprehensive inventory aims to enhance transparency and accountability in the management of these devices, promoting fair trade and consumer protection at the local level.