VT S0059

State public bodies (except advisory bodies) must hold all regular and special meetings in hybrid format with both a physical location and electronic platform, electronically record all meetings, and retain recordings for at least 30 days after official minutes are posted

Local municipal public bodies (except advisory bodies) must record meetings in audio or video form and post recordings electronically for at least 30 days after minutes are posted; site inspections and field visits are exempt from these requirements

Meeting agendas must contain sufficient details on matters to be discussed, and executive sessions must be listed as "proposed executive session" with the nature of business indicated; two new executive session exemptions added for cybersecurity matters and confidential interest rate information on publicly financed loans

Annual Open Meeting Law training required for municipal legislative body chairs, town managers, mayors, chairs of non-advisory State public bodies, and members of State advisory bodies composed entirely of non-government members

Disorderly conduct statute amended to define "disturbing a lawful assembly" as conduct that substantially impairs a meeting, including causing premature termination or sustained disruption after being asked to stop; signed into law June 9, 2025