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NY A07914
NY A07914Authorizes the public to participate in public meetings in person or remotely through the use of a telephone conference, a video conference, and/or other similar technology.
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Introduced
08/04/2023
08/04/2023
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 and the public buildings law, in relation to authorizing the public to participate in public meetings in person or remotely
AI Summary
This bill amends the Public Officers Law and the Public Buildings Law to authorize the public to participate in public meetings either in person or remotely through the use of a telephone conference, a video conference, or other similar technology. The bill also updates the term "physically handicapped" to "persons with disabilities" in the definition section. The purpose of this legislation is to provide more accessibility and options for the public to engage in government meetings.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (12)
Jo Anne Simon (D)*,
Keith Brown (R),
Chris Burdick (D),
Jeffrey Dinowitz (D),
Michael Durso (R),
Patricia Fahy (D),
Jodi Giglio (R),
Aileen Gunther (D),
Rebecca Seawright (D),
Al Stirpe (D),
Fred Thiele (D),
Stefani Zinerman (D),
Last Action
referred to governmental operations (on 01/03/2024)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2023/A7914 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=A07914&term=2023&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#A07914 |
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