Modernizes municipal and town meetings in Massachusetts to allow remote participation and postpones local elections during emergencies.
This bill allows for remote participation in municipal and town meetings, enabling members and the public to join via video or telephone conferencing platforms. It mandates that remote meetings comply with operational and functional requirements, including ensuring voting is limited to eligible voters. The bill also allows for the postponement of local elections during weather-related, public safety, or public health emergencies, with specific guidelines for rescheduled elections.
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