The bill modifies the open meeting law in Minnesota to allow for unlimited remote participation in meetings conducted by local government bodies. Specifically, it amends Minnesota Statutes 2023 Supplement, section 13D.02, subdivision 1, by removing the requirement that at least one member must be physically present at the meeting location and that all locations where members are present must be open and accessible to the public. The bill also eliminates the previous limitations on remote participation for members who are not in public locations, provided they do not exceed three instances in a calendar year under certain circumstances, such as military service or health-related issues.

Additionally, the bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 13D.02, subdivision 4, to require public bodies to notify the public of the regular meeting location and indicate that some members may participate remotely. This change aims to enhance accessibility and flexibility for local government meetings, reflecting a shift towards accommodating remote participation without the constraints previously imposed by the law.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 13D.02