Massachusetts bills · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)
Massachusetts S 2197
An Act to modernize municipal meetings, town meetings, and local elections
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Jacob R. Oliveira (Democratic)
Cosponsors (10)
- Joanne M. Comerford (Democratic)
- John J. Cronin (Democratic)
- John F. Keenan (Democratic)
- Paul W. Mark (Democratic)
- Dylan A. Fernandes (Democratic)
- Adam Gómez (Democratic)
- Barry R. Finegold (Democratic)
- James B. Eldridge (Democratic)
- Julian Cyr (Democratic)
- Michael D. Brady (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Massachusetts legislature· summary
By Mr. Oliveira, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2197) of Jacob R. Oliveira, Joanne M. Comerford, John J. Cronin, John F. Keenan and others for legislation relative to remote participation in municipal and town meetings and postponement of local elections elections. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Nov 24, 2025 · Senate
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means - Oct 6, 2025 · Legislature
Hearing scheduled for 10/14/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in B-2 - Oct 6, 2025 · Legislature
Hearing scheduled for 10/14/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in B-2 - Feb 27, 2025 · House
House concurred - Feb 27, 2025 · Senate
Referred to the committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight