Massachusetts legislation · 194th General Court
Massachusetts H1522: An Act relative to electronic meetings and voting in condominiums
Status: Failed, April 13, 2026
What the bill says
From the introduced text, February 27, 2025:
Chapter 183A of the General Laws is hereby amended by adding the following section:- Section 24. Notwithstanding any provisions in the master deed, declaration of trust or bylaws of any condominium submitted to the provisions of this chapter to the contrary: (a) The governing body of the organization of unit owners may conduct any regularly scheduled or special meeting of said governing body by telephonic or video conference call, or by interactive electronic communication process provided that all participants can hear all conversations. Presence by such electronic means shall constitute presence for purposes of any quorum requirements. The governing body may vote on any action properly before them and approve minutes of any meeting through the use of electronic means as approved by the governing body, including, but not limited to, email, video conferencing, fax machine, or PDF files transmitted over the internet. (b) The governing body of the organization of unit owners may conduct any annual or special meeting of the unit owners where the unit owners are not physically present at the meeting, but are able to participate in said meeting by telephonic or video conference call, or by other interactive electronic communication process as determined by the governing body. In the event the governing body determines to hold any such unit owner meeting by telephonic, video or …
Sponsors
- Kevin Honan (D, 17th Suffolk) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Accompanied a study order, see H5352 (under House Rule 27)
- : Hearing rescheduled to 06/04/2025 from 09:00 AM-01:00 PM in B-2
- : Senate concurred
- : Referred to the committee on Housing
- : Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order
Common questions
- What is H1522?
- H1522 is a bill in the Massachusetts Legislature (194th General Court): An Act relative to electronic meetings and voting in condominiums.
- What is the status of H1522?
- Failed as of April 13, 2026. Latest action: Accompanied a study order, see H5352 (under House Rule 27) (April 13, 2026).
- Who sponsored H1522?
- Kevin Honan (D, 17th Suffolk).
- Where is the official record for H1522?
- On the Massachusetts Legislature website: https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H1522
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