H.501 is a bill introduced by Representative Boutin of Barre City that aims to amend the Open Meeting Law by establishing a specific deadline for public bodies to respond to notices of alleged violations. The proposed legislation mandates that public bodies must provide a response within 20 business days or at their next regular meeting, whichever occurs first.

This change is intended to enhance accountability and transparency in government operations by ensuring timely responses to concerns regarding compliance with the Open Meeting Law. The bill does not include any deletions from current law, focusing solely on the insertion of the new response timeline requirement.