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NY A04880
NY A04880Allows members of a public body who cannot physically attend a meeting due to a disability to be counted as present for quorum purposes at meetings attended remotely.
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Introduced
02/24/2023
02/24/2023
In Committee
01/03/2024
01/03/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
2023-2024 General Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT to amend the public officers law, in relation to quorum requirements for meetings conducted remotely
AI Summary
This bill amends the Public Officers Law to allow members of a public body who have a disability, as defined in the Executive Law, and are unable to physically attend a meeting, to be counted as present for quorum purposes when participating remotely via videoconferencing. This change ensures that public bodies can maintain a quorum and conduct business even when a member cannot be physically present due to a disability.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
referred to governmental operations (on 01/03/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2023/A4880 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=A04880&term=2023&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#A04880 |
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