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MA H2775

MA H2775
To permit enhanced public access to deliberations of public bodies and to permit improved efficiency of public bodies


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Introduced
01/22/2019
In Committee
01/22/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

191st General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to permit enhanced public access to deliberations of public bodies and to permit improved efficiency of public bodies. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.

AI Summary

This bill aims to enhance public access to the deliberations of public bodies and improve the efficiency of such bodies. It amends the definition of "Deliberation" to include materials, and the definition of "Meeting" to include gatherings and public internet discussions. The bill requires that all public internet discussions be open to the public for monitoring, and that no deliberations can take place except at meetings, public internet discussions, or other specified gatherings. It also sets detailed requirements for the notice and accessibility of public internet discussions, as well as the creation and maintenance of accurate minutes for both meetings and public internet discussions.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (15)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H5103 (on 11/06/2020)

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