Massachusetts 194th General Court Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

H3426 — An Act relative to the open meeting law

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  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 194th General Court. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

In plain language

The bill addresses updates to the open meeting law.

This bill relates to the open meeting law, which governs how public meetings are conducted. It includes provisions for increasing transparency and public access to these meetings.

Summary

An Act relative to the open meeting law

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The bill removes the general court and its committees from the definition of 'Public Body'.

  • Chapter 30A, Section 18

    the general court or the committees or recess commissions thereof

    This change means that the general court and its committees are no longer considered a 'Public Body' under this law.

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 203 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (203)

203 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does H3426 do?
An Act relative to the open meeting law
Who sponsors H3426?
H3426 is sponsored by Erika Uyterhoeven (Democrat).
What is the current status of H3426?
This bill died with 194th General Court. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track H3426?
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