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NY A04880

NY A04880
Allows 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
In Committee
01/03/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
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)

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