H 1338 Massachusetts House · 193rd Legislature (2023-2024)

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

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