An Act authorizing remote participation at town meeting
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Progress
Where this bill stands in the legislative process.
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill would allow town meetings in Massachusetts to be held remotely or with a combination of in-person and remote participation. Currently, town meetings are typically held in person, limiting accessibility for some residents. This legislation aims to increase participation and engagement in local government by offering alternative ways to attend and participate in town meetings. It seeks to modernize the process of town meetings and make them more inclusive.
Key provisions
- Allows town meetings to be held remotely.
- Permits a hybrid approach of in-person and remote participation.
- Addresses the conduct of town meetings.
- Authorizes municipalities to adopt remote participation policies.
Who is affected
- Town residents
- Town officials
- Municipalities in Massachusetts
- Regional Government
Notable changes
- Represents a shift from traditional, exclusively in-person town meetings.
- Provides municipalities with the flexibility to determine how remote participation will be implemented.
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Sponsors
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13 on record
Primary sponsor
Carmine Lawrence Gentile
Cosponsors
Carmine Lawrence Gentile
Danillo A. Sena
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