Bill > HB4402

This bill amends the Open Meetings Act in Illinois. It defines the terms "bona fide emergency" and "exigent circumstances," which allow a public body to allow a member to attend a meeting by other means, such as video or audio conference, if the member is prevented from physically attending due to personal illness, employment purposes, or exigent circumstances concerning a family member. The bill also outlines the requirements and restrictions for public bodies to conduct open or closed meetings by audio or video conference without a physical quorum during a declared disaster or public health emergency.