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DE SB94

Bill

Status

Passed

6/30/2021

Primary Sponsor

Stephanie Hansen

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Origin

Senate

151st General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Establishes permanent rules for virtual meetings of public bodies, allowing members to participate via electronic means of communication while requiring at least one "anchor location" open to the public within the body's geographic jurisdiction

  • Requires public bodies to provide reasonable accommodations for members with disabilities to attend meetings electronically instead of in-person, unless it creates an undue burden

  • Mandates that virtual meeting notices include information on how the public can monitor or participate electronically, and the public must be able to provide comments through electronic means when public comment is accepted

  • Permits virtual meetings without an anchor location during a state of emergency or when the Governor issues an executive order to prevent a public health emergency

  • Specifies that members participating virtually count toward quorum, can vote, and all actions taken have the same legal effect as in-person attendance; technological problems do not invalidate meetings or actions taken

Legislative Description

An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code And Chapter 265, Volume 82 Of The Laws Of Delaware Relating To The Freedom Of Information Act.

Last Action

Signed by Governor

6/30/2021

Committee Referrals

Administration5/14/2021
Elections & Government Affairs3/30/2021

Full Bill Text

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