Minnesota SF3487 allows public bodies to broadcast meetings via social media, clarifying rules for public comments and meeting records.

Minnesota SF3487 amends the Open Meeting Law to authorize public bodies to live broadcast meetings through social media. It specifies that comments made during the broadcast are not considered government records unless the public body's notice states otherwise. Public bodies must establish rules for comments and ensure social media use is limited to exchanges with the general public. Email is excluded from the definition of social media. The bill also mandates that public bodies inform the public about the broadcast and how to access it.

Minnesota SF3487 allows public bodies to broadcast meetings via social media, clarifying rules for public comments and meeting records.

Minnesota SF3487 amends the Open Meeting Law to authorize public bodies to live broadcast meetings through social media. It specifies that comments made during the broadcast are not considered government records unless the public body's notice states otherwise. Public bodies must establish rules for comments and ensure social media use is limited to exchanges with the general public. Email is excluded from the definition of social media. The bill also mandates that public bodies inform the public about the broadcast and how to access it.