The bill amends sections of the General Laws in Chapter 34-36.1, known as "Condominium Law," to include new provisions regarding the applicability of the chapter to condominiums created before July 1, 1982, and to establish requirements for meetings and notices. Specifically, it introduces 34-36.1-1.02, which clarifies that the chapter applies to all condominiums created after July 1, 1982, while allowing those established prior to that date to voluntarily adopt the chapter's provisions.
Additionally, it amends 34-36.1-3.08 to outline the requirements for meetings, including the necessity for annual meetings and the process for calling special meetings by unit owners. The bill allows for remote participation in condominium meetings, enabling meetings to be conducted fully or partially through electronic means, such as telephonic or video conferencing. This provision ensures that all participants can communicate simultaneously and satisfies quorum and voting requirements.
The bill also stipulates that meeting notices can be provided electronically if unit owners consent to receive them in that manner. Overall, the act aims to modernize condominium governance and enhance participation by accommodating electronic communication methods. The act will take effect upon passage.