Massachusetts 194th General Court Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

S2205 — An Act updating the Open Meeting Law to support remote participation

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

In plain language

The bill updates the Open Meeting Law to include remote participation options.

This bill modifies the Open Meeting Law to allow individuals to participate in meetings remotely. It aims to facilitate greater access and inclusivity in public meetings.

What this means for you
  • Families: This means families can participate in public meetings from home, making it easier to stay informed and involved.

Summary

An Act updating the Open Meeting Law to support remote participation

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

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Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (203)

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Frequently asked questions

What does S2205 do?
An Act updating the Open Meeting Law to support remote participation
Who sponsors S2205?
S2205 is sponsored by Rebecca L. Rausch (Democrat).
What is the current status of S2205?
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 S2205?
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