An Act relative to community living for older adults and people with disabilities

This bill amends state laws to improve community living conditions for older adults and people with disabilities by updating rules on building accessibility and public meeting procedures. It requires public bodies to allow members to participate remotely while ensuring all participants can hear each other and that the public has free access to these virtual meetings. Additionally, the legislation mandates that boards overseeing building codes create standards to make private parking areas accessible for vehicles with handicapped plates and ensures new building rules accommodate physical disabilities. These changes aim to increase transparency in government meetings and enhance physical accessibility in public and private spaces across Massachusetts.