AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- OPEN MEETINGS
04/29/2026 Introduced, referred to House State Government & Elections
Summary
The bill revises the state’s Open Meetings statutes to add new categories of matters that may be discussed in closed sessions, such as personnel health, collective‑bargaining, security, property deals, and donor finances. It also establishes rules for electronic and remote participation, requiring written notice for subjects and allowing disabled members or certain boards to join meetings via video or phone. The changes aim to protect privacy and sensitive information while maintaining public transparency.
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