Bill > A01256

This bill, known as the "Access for All Act" (AFA), modifies existing public meeting requirements for community boards in cities with populations over one million, primarily New York City. Specifically, the bill removes the mandate for in-person meeting attendance, allowing community boards to conduct meetings entirely through videoconferencing while still maintaining quorum requirements. Community boards will no longer be required to maintain a physical meeting location and can establish written procedures for member and public attendance through virtual platforms. This change provides greater flexibility for community board meetings, potentially improving accessibility and convenience for board members and the public, especially in large urban areas with complex scheduling and transportation challenges. The bill takes effect immediately, with a provision that ensures the amendment will be considered repealed in conjunction with any future repeal of the underlying section of public officers law.

Government Affairs

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A1256