H 3365
An Act relative to permitting public corporations to hold remote annual and special meetings
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Bill overview
This bill would allow public corporations in Massachusetts to hold their annual and special meetings remotely. Currently, state law requires these meetings to be held in person. This legislation aims to modernize meeting procedures and provide greater flexibility for corporations while maintaining important protections for shareholders.
Key provisions
- Allows public corporations to conduct annual and special meetings remotely.
- Does not require all shareholders to be present at remote meetings.
- Preserves the right for shareholders to vote remotely.
- Maintains requirements for proxy statements and record-keeping.
- Addresses security and accessibility concerns for remote meetings.
Who is affected
- Public corporations operating in Massachusetts
- Shareholders of public corporations
- Corporate boards of directors
- Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth
Notable changes
- Changes current law regarding the location of annual and special meetings for public corporations.
- Permits remote participation for shareholders in corporate meetings.
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Primary sponsor
Jr. Bradley H. Jones
Cosponsors
Jr. Bradley H. Jones
Kimberly N. Ferguson
Paul K. Frost
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Bill H.3365 194th (Current)
An Act relative to permitting public corporations to hold remote annual and special meetings
By Representative Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3365) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others for legislation to authorize public corporations to hold remote annual and special meetings. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
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Presenter: Bradley H. Jones, Jr.
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Bill History
Displaying 5 actions for Bill H.3365
| 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 |
| 3/9/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H5183 |
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