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H 2756

An Act defining further a legislative body

194th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by David Biele

Massachusetts bill H 2756 clarifies the legal definition of "legislative body" to alter which governmental entities must comply with state governance and transparency laws.

Hearing scheduled for 06/25/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1
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Bill Summary · H 2756

Legislative bill overview

H 2756 is a Massachusetts bill that seeks to clarify or expand the legal definition of what constitutes a "legislative body" under state law. The bill was introduced by Rep. David Biele and has been referred to the Committee on Public Service for review. A hearing is scheduled for June 25, 2025.

Why is this important

Definitional legislation affects how state laws apply to various governmental entities, potentially impacting municipal boards, advisory committees, and other bodies. This could have cascading effects on transparency requirements, meeting rules, ethics standards, and funding mechanisms that attach to entities classified as "legislative bodies."

Potential points of contention

  • Scope of application: Unclear which bodies would be newly included or excluded under the revised definition, potentially altering governance structures across municipalities
  • Compliance burden: Expanding the definition could impose new procedural requirements (open meeting laws, record-keeping) on currently unregulated bodies
  • Local control: Changes may limit municipal flexibility in how they structure advisory committees or special boards, affecting home rule principles

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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