MA S2129

Public bodies may allow members to participate remotely or in hybrid format, with remote members able to vote and not counted as absent, provided all participants are clearly audible to each other

A quorum and the chair are not required to be physically present at a meeting location; public bodies must ensure adequate alternative means of public access without subscription fees or charges

Town moderators may request select boards to hold representative or open town meetings remotely or hybrid via video/telephone conferencing, with select boards required to vote on the request within 10 business days

Remote town meeting platforms must allow participant identification, quorum determination, recognition requests, roll call votes, and public access; registered voters must submit participation requests to the town clerk at least 48 hours in advance

Recordings of remote/hybrid town meetings must be preserved and publicly posted on the town website for at least 90 days; the Attorney General is required to develop standards and guidelines for remote participation