IL HB5212

Amends the Open Meetings Act to allow public bodies to conduct open or closed meetings by audio or video conference without a physical quorum present when the National Weather Service issues a severe weather alert affecting the jurisdiction on the day of the meeting.

Requires the head of the public body to determine that an in-person meeting is not practical or prudent due to the disaster or severe weather alert before conducting a remote meeting.

Mandates that all members participating remotely be verified and able to hear all discussion and testimony, with roll call votes required so each member's vote is recorded.

Requires at least 48 hours' notice of remote meetings (except in bona fide emergencies) provided to all members, posted on the public body's website, and sent to news media who requested notice.

Requires public bodies to keep a verbatim audio or video recording of all remote open meetings, with at least one member, chief legal counsel, or chief administrative officer physically present unless unfeasible due to the severe weather alert or disaster.