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MA H4522

Bill

Status

Introduced

9/15/2025

Primary Sponsor

Simon Cataldo

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Town of Concord authorized to hold Town Meetings and Special Town Meetings in-person, fully remote, or hybrid format, notwithstanding Chapter 39 of General Laws

  • Remote and hybrid meetings must be recorded and posted on the town website or public video platform for at least 30 days after the meeting concludes

  • Meeting recordings become public records subject to disclosure upon request

  • Actions taken at remote or hybrid Town Meetings carry the same legal effect as in-person meetings

  • Local home rule petition filed by Representatives Simon Cataldo (14th Middlesex) and Carmine Lawrence Gentile, with local approval already received from the town

Legislative Description

Authorizing remote participation at town meetings and special town meetings in the Town of Concord

Last Action

Read second and ordered to a third reading

3/16/2026

Committee Referrals

Steering, Policy and Scheduling2/17/2026
Election Laws9/15/2025

Full Bill Text

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