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IL HB4124

IL HB4124
OPEN MEETINGS-CHILDCARE


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Introduced
08/12/2021
In Committee
09/03/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/08/2022

Introduced Session

102nd General Assembly

Bill Summary

Amends the Open Meetings Act. Provides that if a quorum of the members of the public body is physically present, a majority of the public body may allow a member of that body to attend the meeting by other means if the member is prevented from physically attending because of, among other circumstances, childcare obligations.

AI Summary

This bill amends the Open Meetings Act to allow members of a public body to attend meetings by video or audio conference if they are prevented from physically attending due to personal illness, disability, employment purposes, family or other emergencies, or childcare obligations. The bill also outlines the requirements and restrictions for public bodies to allow remote attendance, including giving notice, verifying member attendance, and ensuring public access. Additionally, the bill provides exceptions to these requirements for certain public bodies with large geographic jurisdictions, as well as provisions for conducting fully remote meetings during declared disasters.

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Referred to Rules Committee (on 09/03/2021)

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