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NJ A3898
NJ A3898Authorizes religious corporations to hold remote meetings during state of emergency declared by Governor.
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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026-2027 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 religious corporations to hold meetings using remote communication, such as video conferencing, during a state of emergency declared by the Governor, which is a change from current law requiring physical attendance. The board of trustees must authorize and establish guidelines for these remote meetings, and members participating remotely will be considered present and able to vote, ensuring broader accessibility and participation during crises. Additionally, the bill clarifies that if a meeting notice is issued during a state of emergency, the meeting can still occur remotely even after the emergency has ended, and it requires corporations to implement measures to verify remote participants, provide them with opportunities to participate and vote, and record their actions.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Community Development and Women's Affairs Committee (on 01/13/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A3898 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A4000/3898_I1.HTM |
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