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MA S2082

To modernize participation in public meetings


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Introduced
03/29/2021
In Committee
03/29/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to modernize participation in public meetings. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.

AI Summary

This bill aims to modernize participation in public meetings. It defines "adequate, alternative means of public access" as measures that provide transparency and permit timely and effective remote public access, including through telephone, internet, or satellite-enabled audio or video conferencing, without any subscription, toll, or similar charge. The bill requires all public meetings to be open to the public and provide these adequate, alternative means of access. It also allows municipal public bodies facing economic hardship to request a waiver from the attorney general's office, in which case they must post a record of the proceedings online within 10 days. Finally, the bill requires minutes of public meetings to note the adequate, alternative means of public access used.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (24)

Last Action

Accompanied a new draft, see H5031 (on 07/18/2022)

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