Bill > A02329

This bill amends the New York Public Officers Law to allow purely advisory committees and subcommittees more flexibility in conducting meetings through videoconferencing. Specifically, the bill permits members of advisory bodies to attend meetings remotely via videoconference and be counted toward meeting quorum requirements. However, the bill mandates that the public must still have an opportunity to attend and observe the meeting in at least one physical location that meets all existing physical access requirements. This change provides greater convenience for committee members while maintaining transparency by ensuring public access. The amendment applies only to advisory bodies, meaning those committees and subcommittees that do not have decision-making authority, and gives these bodies discretion in choosing whether to utilize videoconferencing. The bill takes effect immediately and does not permanently alter the underlying structure of the public officers law.

Government Affairs

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A2329