CA AB361

Authorizes local agencies to hold teleconferenced meetings without standard teleconferencing requirements during proclaimed states of emergency when social distancing is imposed or recommended, or when in-person meetings pose imminent health or safety risks, until January 1, 2024.

Requires teleconferenced meetings to provide public notice, post agendas, allow public access via call-in or internet options, permit real-time public comment, and halt proceedings if broadcast or comment access is disrupted until public access is restored.

Allows state bodies and California State University student organizations to conduct teleconferenced meetings until January 31, 2022, with suspended requirements for physical teleconference locations while maintaining notice and accessibility standards.

Permits third-party internet platform registration requirements for public comment but prohibits legislative bodies from requiring advance comment submission, closing comment periods before time expires, or requiring attendee registration under local control.

Requires legislative bodies using emergency teleconferencing to make majority-vote findings every 30 days confirming the state of emergency continues to impact safe in-person meetings or that social distancing measures remain in effect.