The proposed bill, if enacted, would amend existing statutes regarding the recording and retention of meetings held by condominium unit owners' associations (COAs) and planned community associations (HOAs). Currently, all meetings must be open to members, and while members can audiotape or videotape these meetings, there are no specific requirements for how long recordings must be retained. The bill introduces a requirement that if a board records a meeting that is open to members, it must keep a copy of the recording for at least six months and make the unedited recording available to any member upon request, in compliance with existing statutory requirements.

Additionally, the bill clarifies that the retention and availability of recordings must adhere to the statutory requirements related to the furnishing of records. This update aims to enhance transparency and accountability within COAs and HOAs by ensuring that members have access to recordings of meetings, thereby reinforcing their rights to participate in the governance of their communities.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 33-1248, 33-1804
Senate Engrossed Version: 33-1248, 33-1804, 33-1258
Chaptered Version: 33-1248, 33-1804, 33-1258