Bill > H2908

This bill amends Chapter 30A of existing law to enhance technology in civic engagement by formally recognizing and regulating "Public Internet Discussions," which are defined as deliberations by a public body over the internet that the public can monitor. The bill ensures that these online discussions, like physical meetings, must be open to the public, with specific requirements for how the public can access them depending on the platform used, such as discussion forums or message exchanges. It also mandates that notice for both physical meetings and public internet discussions must be posted at least 48 hours in advance, excluding weekends and holidays, and that all information exchanged during public internet discussions must be captured, maintained, and include the date, time, and author of each message.