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NJ S320

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/9/2024

Primary Sponsor

Patrick Diegnan

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Origin

Senate

2024-2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Religious corporations may hold member meetings entirely or partially via remote communication during a Governor-declared state of emergency, provided the board of trustees authorizes and establishes guidelines for such meetings

  • Members participating remotely are deemed present in person and may vote on all matters, with the corporation required to verify member identity, provide reasonable opportunity to participate, and maintain records of votes taken remotely

  • Meeting notices must describe the remote communication methods to be used when remote participation has been authorized

  • Meetings noticed during a state of emergency may still be held remotely after the emergency has been lifted

  • Amends R.S.16:1-5 and R.S.16:1-10 governing religious corporation proceedings and annual meeting requirements

Legislative Description

Authorizes religious corporations to hold remote meetings during state of emergency declared by Governor.

Commerce

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Commerce Committee

1/9/2024

Committee Referrals

Commerce1/9/2024

Full Bill Text

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