Open Meetings - As enacted, authorizes local governmental bodies to conduct certain community meetings via electronic means of communication. - Amends TCA Title 5; Title 6; Title 7 and Title 8, Chapter 44.

HB 1858 allows Tennessee local governments (like city councils, county commissions, and school boards) to hold community meetings using video or audio conferencing. It requires these meetings to provide real-time public access online, post notices detailing electronic participation options, record the meeting, and share the recording on the government’s website within four business days. The bill also prohibits voting during meetings where members participate remotely and mandates that remote participants identify themselves by name throughout the session. This changes how local governments conduct public meetings, making remote attendance more accessible while maintaining transparency requirements.