Bill > H2998

This bill aims to modernize participation in public meetings. It does so by: 1. Defining "remote access" and "remote participation" to allow the public to view and participate in meetings remotely. 2. Requiring all public meetings to be physically open and remotely accessible to the public. 3. Mandating specific notice requirements for public meetings, including posting notices online. 4. Establishing requirements for remote access and participation, including ensuring accessibility for people with disabilities. 5. Allowing recording and transmission of public meetings, subject to reasonable requirements. 6. Imposing penalties for violations of the open meeting law, including civil penalties against individual members of public bodies. 7. Extending the sunset date for remote participation provisions until March 31, 2023. The bill's overall goal is to enhance public access and participation in government meetings, particularly by leveraging technology to enable remote access and participation.