The bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 13D.065, to authorize the use of social media for broadcasting meetings of public bodies. It establishes that members of a public body can use social media for communication with the general public, provided it does not violate existing open meeting laws. The bill introduces a new subdivision that allows public bodies to live broadcast meetings via social media, detailing that they are not required to include a comment feature during the broadcast. If comments are allowed, they will not be considered government records unless specified in the meeting notice.

Additionally, the bill mandates that public bodies must inform the public in their meeting notices about the social media broadcast and how to access it. It also outlines the process for submitting public comments during the meeting and clarifies that social media cannot be used to conduct meetings unless it meets the interactive technology requirements set forth in the law. The changes are effective the day after the bill is enacted.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 13D.065