Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Proposed Bill
SD 2734: An Act to extend the open meeting law requirements for remote meeting participation
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SD 2734 is a proposed bill introduced in the Massachusetts Senate on March 10, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act to extend the open meeting law requirements for remote meeting participation. Primary sponsor: Bruce Tarr (Republican). It lists 7 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 10, 2025): Referred to the committee on Rules of the two branches, acting concurrently.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Bruce E. Tarr and Todd M. Smola for legislation to extend remote participation in the open meeting law. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2 · Republican 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bruce Tarr | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | First Essex and Middlesex |
| Shirley Arriaga | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 8th Hampden |
| Kim Ferguson | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 1st Worcester |
| Brad Jones | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 20th Middlesex |
| Hannah Kane | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 11th Worcester |
| Kristin Kassner | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 2nd Essex |
| Norm Orrall | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 12th Bristol |
| Todd Smola | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 1st Hampden |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Referred to the committee on Rules of the two branches, acting concurrently