An Act relative to public comments and open meeting law

This bill amends Massachusetts open meeting laws to explicitly guarantee the public a right to attend, speak, and participate in government meetings. It requires public bodies to allow comments on any topic within their jurisdiction without needing prior notice or permission from the speaker. The legislation also mandates that the Attorney General publish guidelines and training materials to help government agencies manage these comment periods fairly. Additionally, the bill clarifies that while agencies can set rules like time limits or restrict speakers to local residents, they must avoid showing bias when enforcing these restrictions.