An Act relative to virtual meetings of appointed statewide public bodies

This bill allows appointed statewide public bodies (like commissions or boards) to hold meetings with members participating remotely. It permits remote members to vote, be counted toward quorum, and ensures all participants are audible while identifying themselves. The bill requires public access to remote meetings via free, real-time technology (like video or phone calls) and mandates that meeting documents be available to the public before or during sessions. It does not apply to local municipal bodies. The key change is standardizing remote participation rules for transparency and accessibility.