An Act relative to electronic meetings and voting in condominiums
This bill allows condominium associations in Massachusetts to hold governing body and unit owner meetings electronically, such as through video calls or interactive online platforms, rather than requiring all participants to be physically present. It permits these virtual meetings to count toward quorum requirements and enables the approval of minutes and voting on issues using electronic methods like email or dedicated voting software. Additionally, the legislation authorizes unit owners to submit signatures and written consents electronically and gives governing bodies the authority to establish specific policies for implementing these digital processes. While the bill overrides conflicting rules in existing condominium documents, it requires that all participants have the ability to hear proceedings and ask questions during virtual gatherings.
Bill status
passed both
4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Jul 2024
House Passage
Jul 2024
Senate Passage
Feb 2023
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2023
Last action Jul 8, 2024
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
11
Key actions
4
Committee
4
Jul 8, 2024
Committee
Read; and referred to the committee on Senate Rules
upper
Jul 3, 2024
Lower · Passed
Read third and passed to be engrossed
lower
Apr 11, 2024
Lower · Passed
Committee reported that the matter be placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting
lower
Mar 14, 2024
Lower · Passed
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling
lower
Feb 16, 2023
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Feb 16, 2023
Committee
Referred to the committee on Housing
lower
1 primary · 3 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Kevin Honan
DDemocratic
Co
Becca Rausch
DDemocratic
Co
James Arena-DeRosa
DDemocratic
Co
Shirley Arriaga
DDemocratic
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