H1522
An Act relative to electronic meetings and voting in condominiums
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Bill overview
This bill would allow condominiums in Massachusetts to hold and conduct meetings and voting electronically. It aims to modernize the process for condominium owners to participate in important decisions, potentially increasing accessibility and convenience. The legislation seeks to establish guidelines and procedures for secure electronic meetings and voting, ensuring fairness and transparency. It builds upon previous attempts to address this issue within the state.
Key provisions
- Allows condominiums to hold electronic meetings.
- Permits electronic voting for condominium business matters.
- Requires the establishment of secure electronic meeting and voting platforms.
- Specifies procedures for verifying voter identities electronically.
- Addresses rules for maintaining records of electronic meetings and votes.
- Provides for a study order related to electronic voting in condominiums.
Who is affected
- Condominium owners
- Condominium boards
- Massachusetts condominiums
Notable changes
- Introduces a framework for electronic meetings and voting, which previously wasn't explicitly addressed in state law.
- Builds upon prior legislation (H.1416, H.1338, S.900) seeking similar changes.
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Primary sponsor
Kevin G. Honan
Cosponsor
Kevin G. Honan
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Bill H.1522 194th (Current)
An Act relative to electronic meetings and voting in condominiums
By Representative Honan of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1522) of Kevin G. Honan relative to electronic meetings and voting in condominiums. Housing.
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Presenter: Kevin G. Honan
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Bill History
Displaying 6 actions for Bill H.1522
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Housing |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 5/27/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 06/04/2025 from 09:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-2 |
| 6/2/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 06/04/2025 from 09:00 AM-01:00 PM in B-2 |
| House | Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order | |
| 4/13/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H5352 (under House Rule 27) |
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