The bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 13D.065, to authorize the use of social media for broadcasting meetings of public bodies, while establishing specific guidelines for such broadcasts. It introduces a new subdivision that allows public bodies to live broadcast meetings on social media platforms that do not require users to have an account to access the content. The bill stipulates that public bodies must not enable comment features during these broadcasts and must include information about the broadcast in the required meeting notice, including how the public can submit comments remotely.

Additionally, the bill clarifies that the use of social media for broadcasting does not permit public bodies to conduct meetings through social media if the technology does not meet the interactive requirements outlined in existing law. It also defines "public body" for the purposes of this subdivision, excluding certain state agencies and their committees. The new provisions are set to take effect the day after the bill is enacted.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 13D.065
1st Engrossment: 13D.065