Lawmakers approved a sweeping transparency bill that forces public agencies to publish contracting data in standardized formats. The law requires disclosure of beneficial ownership for vendors, detailed contract terms, and change orders—areas watchdog groups say are frequent loopholes.

Supporters argue that sunlight reduces waste and makes it harder to hide conflicts of interest. Government departments are already preparing for a compliance burden, particularly in local offices with limited technical staff.

Implementation will decide whether the law becomes a meaningful tool or an underused database. Advocates are pushing for independent audits and penalties for agencies that publish incomplete information.