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NY A08049

NY A08049
Enacts the "access for all act" removing the requirement for in person attendance at public meetings by community boards in a city with a population of over one million.


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Introduced
09/27/2023
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 removing the requirement for in person attendance at public meetings by certain community boards

AI Summary

This bill, titled the "Access for All Act (AFA)," amends the Public Officers Law to remove the requirement for in-person attendance at public meetings by community boards in a city with a population of over one million. The bill allows such community boards to hold meetings through videoconferencing and to establish written procedures governing member and public attendance, as long as the remaining criteria set forth in the law are met. The bill aims to provide more accessibility and flexibility for community boards in conducting public meetings.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

print number 8049b (on 04/30/2024)

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