Rhode Island H7676 allows advisory bodies to participate in public meetings using videoconferencing, with certain requirements.

Rhode Island H7676 amends the Open Meetings Law to allow advisory bodies to participate in public meetings using videoconferencing, subject to specific requirements. These bodies must provide a means for the public to join the virtual meeting, ensure the meeting is recorded, and make the recording available online for five years. The bill also mandates that all city and town councils and school committees provide livestreaming of their meetings by January 1, 2027. The changes would take effect upon passage.

Rhode Island H7676 allows advisory bodies to participate in public meetings using videoconferencing, with certain requirements.

Rhode Island H7676 amends the Open Meetings Law to allow advisory bodies to participate in public meetings using videoconferencing, subject to specific requirements. These bodies must provide a means for the public to join the virtual meeting, ensure the meeting is recorded, and make the recording available online for five years. The bill also mandates that all city and town councils and school committees provide livestreaming of their meetings by January 1, 2027. The changes would take effect upon passage.