Massachusetts H3079 amends the Open Meeting Law to streamline the complaint process and response requirements.

Massachusetts H3079 amends the Open Meeting Law by modifying the complaint process and response requirements. It changes the term "complaint" to "petition for review of an open meeting law complaint" and mandates that complaints must be filed within 20 business days of the alleged violation. The public body must respond within 14 business days, with possible extensions granted by the Attorney General. The bill also specifies that any remedial actions taken by the public body in response to a complaint are not admissible as evidence in subsequent proceedings.

Massachusetts H3079 amends the Open Meeting Law to streamline the complaint process and response requirements.

Massachusetts H3079 amends the Open Meeting Law by modifying the complaint process and response requirements. It changes the term "complaint" to "petition for review of an open meeting law complaint" and mandates that complaints must be filed within 20 business days of the alleged violation. The public body must respond within 14 business days, with possible extensions granted by the Attorney General. The bill also specifies that any remedial actions taken by the public body in response to a complaint are not admissible as evidence in subsequent proceedings.