RI H7676

Allows members of advisory bodies to participate in public meetings via videoconferencing, provided the public can attend virtually without charge, members are visible on camera to count toward quorum, and meetings are recorded and posted online within 24 hours for 5 years

Requires all city and town councils and school boards to provide free livestreaming of their meetings beginning January 1, 2027, with recordings available online within 24 hours and retained for 5 years

Requires city and town councils and school boards that allow public comment to also provide videoconferencing access for public participation beginning January 1, 2028

Adds new definition of "advisory body" to the Open Meetings law, covering government entities that provide advice or recommendations but lack decision-making authority

Mandates that all documents discussed at open meetings be posted with the agenda filed with the Secretary of State and made available to any member of the public present at the meeting