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NJ A1455
NJ A1455Authorizes religious corporations to hold remote meetings during state of emergency declared by Governor.
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Introduced
01/09/2024
01/09/2024
In Committee
01/09/2024
01/09/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill allows members of religious corporations to hold, either solely or in part, meetings by means of remote communication during a state of emergency. Pursuant to current law, meetings of members are required to be held at a physical location, with no provision for members to participate by alternative means during a state of emergency. Under this bill, remote communication of meetings will be permitted if a state of emergency is declared by the Governor. During the state of emergency, a meeting of members may be held by means of remote communication to the extent that the board of trustees authorize and adopt guidelines and procedures governing such a meeting. The bill will also provide that members are deemed present if participating in a meeting by means of remote communication, regardless of whether the meeting is held solely by means of remote communication or in part. In times of crisis, remote meetings can offer broader accessibility to members and increase member participation. It also provides religious corporations with the flexibility that they may need to respond to any challenges that may occur because of a state of emergency declaration.
AI Summary
This bill allows members of religious corporations to hold meetings by means of remote communication, such as videoconferencing, during a state of emergency declared by the Governor. The bill provides that members participating remotely will be considered present and able to vote, and requires the corporation to implement reasonable measures to verify the members' identities and provide them with the opportunity to participate. The bill also allows a meeting held by remote communication during a state of emergency to continue after the state of emergency has been lifted, as long as the notice of the meeting was provided during the emergency. This offers religious corporations the flexibility to respond to challenges posed by a state of emergency and maintain broader accessibility and participation for their members.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Community Development and Women's Affairs Committee (on 01/09/2024)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/A1455 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/A1500/1455_I1.HTM |
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