H4522
An Act authorizing remote participation at town meetings and special town meetings in the Town of Concord
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Bill overview
This bill would allow residents of Concord, Massachusetts to participate in town meetings and special town meetings remotely via video conferencing. It aims to increase accessibility to town governance for those who may have difficulty attending in person. The bill was approved by the town of Concord and is currently working its way through the legislative process. This legislation builds upon previous efforts to expand remote participation in town meetings.
Key provisions
- Allows remote participation in town meetings.
- Allows remote participation in special town meetings.
- Requires the use of video conferencing technology.
- The bill was approved by the town of Concord.
- The bill was referred to the House Committee on Election Laws.
Who is affected
- Residents of Concord, Massachusetts
- Town officials in Concord, Massachusetts
- Individuals unable to attend town meetings in person
Notable changes
- Expands remote participation options for town meetings.
- Addresses accessibility to local government for residents.
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Michael J. Barrett
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Bill H.4522 194th (Current)
An Act authorizing remote participation at town meetings and special town meetings in the Town of Concord
By Representatives Cataldo of Concord and Gentile of Sudbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4522) of Simon Cataldo (by vote of the town) relative to remote participation at town meetings and special town meetings in the town of Concord. Election Laws. [Local Approval Received.]
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Presenters: Simon Cataldo , Carmine Lawrence Gentile Status: Referred to House Committee on Bills in the Third Reading City/Town: Concord (Local Approval Received)
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Displaying 7 actions for Bill H.4522
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 9/15/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Election Laws |
| 9/18/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 10/28/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 11/13/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2 |
| 2/17/2026 | House | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling |
| 3/16/2026 | House | Committee reported that the matter be placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting |
| 3/16/2026 | House | Rules suspended |
| 3/16/2026 | House | Read second and ordered to a third reading |
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