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MA H1699
Relative to the use of audio or video recordings as minutes of public bodies
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Introduced
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
In Committee
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
190th General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to the use of audio or video recordings as minutes of public bodies. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
AI Summary
This bill amends existing laws to allow public bodies to use audio or video recordings as official minutes of their meetings, rather than requiring written minutes. The bill clarifies that the requirement for a written record can be satisfied by maintaining an audio or video recording of the meeting, which must be prepared by an employee or agent of the municipality and certified by the chair, vice-chair, or clerk of the public body. However, the bill also states that public bodies can still choose to have written minutes or certify portions of written minutes based on the audio or video recording.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4481 (on 05/10/2018)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H1699 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H1699.pdf |
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