H 3342
An Act to modernize municipal meetings, town meetings, and local elections
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Bill overview
This bill aims to make it easier for people to participate in municipal meetings, town meetings, and local elections in Massachusetts. It seeks to allow remote participation for these events, potentially increasing accessibility and convenience for residents. The bill addresses current limitations on remote engagement and seeks to modernize the process for these local government functions. It is part of a series of similar legislative efforts.
Key provisions
- Allows for remote participation in municipal meetings.
- Permits remote attendance and participation in town meetings.
- Facilitates remote participation in local elections.
- Addresses accessibility for residents unable to attend in person.
- Modernizes existing regulations regarding local government meetings.
Who is affected
- Massachusetts residents
- Municipalities
- Towns
- Local election officials
- Attendees of municipal and town meetings
Notable changes
- Expands remote participation options for local government events.
- Potentially updates the Open Meeting Law to accommodate remote engagement.
- Addresses accessibility concerns for residents.
Sponsors
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Primary sponsor
Danielle W. Gregoire
Cosponsors
Brian M. Ashe
Carmine Lawrence Gentile
Danielle W. Gregoire
Homar Gómez
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Bill H.3342 194th (Current)
An Act to modernize municipal meetings, town meetings, and local elections
By Representative Gregoire of Marlborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3342) of Danielle W. Gregoire and others relative to remote participation of municipal meetings, town meetings, and local elections. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
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Bill Information
Presenter: Danielle W. Gregoire
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Displaying 5 actions for Bill H.3342
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 10/6/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 10/14/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in B-2 |
| 10/6/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 10/14/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in B-2 |
| 12/18/2025 | House | Accompanied a new draft, see H4831 |
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