An Act to protect the integrity of town meetings

This bill amends Massachusetts election laws to allow town meetings to offer incentives for residents to either attend or stay away from the meeting. The primary effect is that local governments could legally provide rewards or penalties based on whether citizens show up or choose not to participate in these gatherings. By changing the existing statute, the legislation enables town officials to implement systems that influence voter turnout through financial or other non-coercive means. This change directly impacts the conduct of local town meetings and the participation habits of voters in those communities.