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MA S2143
Bill
AI Summary
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Creates a new category called "Public Internet Discussion" allowing public body members to deliberate online via forums, blogs, or message exchanges, with the public able to monitor all proceedings in real time
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Prohibits votes or formal actions during Public Internet Discussions and removes quorum requirements for these online deliberations
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Requires 48 hours advance public notice for both traditional meetings and Public Internet Discussions, including URLs, access instructions, and anticipated discussion topics
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Mandates all Public Internet Discussion content be archived and freely accessible online, with each statement timestamped and attributed to the authenticated person who made it
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Expands the definition of "deliberation" to include materials and adds participation in Public Internet Discussions to the legal definition of a "meeting" under the Open Meeting Law
Legislative Description
To permit enhanced public access to deliberations of public bodies and to permit improved efficiency of public bodies
Last Action
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
2/9/2026