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MS SB2087

Bill

Status

Failed

3/1/2022

Primary Sponsor

Nicole Boyd

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Origin

Senate

2022 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires official meetings of public bodies to be broadcast via video livestream on the front page of each agency's official website or a designated government channel, except for executive sessions and meetings authorized by law to be closed.

  • Mandates that public notices of meetings include the agenda in sufficient detail to notify the public of discussion topics and must contain the online livestream link.

  • Voids any action taken by a public body that fails to comply with public notice agenda requirements or livestreaming broadcasting requirements under this provision.

  • Exempts the Legislature and its component units, the judiciary and its component units, and political subdivisions or municipal corporations and their administrative units from livestreaming requirements.

  • Takes effect July 1, 2022.

Legislative Description

Open Meetings Law; require official meetings to be broadcast via video livestream applications, with exceptions.

Last Action

Died In Committee

3/1/2022

Committee Referrals

Judiciary A2/10/2022
Accountability, Efficiency, Transparency1/11/2022

Full Bill Text

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