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NJ S633

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Robert Smith

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Origin

Senate

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Removes the requirement that public bodies may only conduct remote meetings during declared emergencies, allowing electronic meetings at any time
  • Permits public bodies to conduct meetings, vote, receive public comment, and make meetings open to the public through electronic communication equipment
  • Requires all electronically conducted meetings to remain open to the public consistent with existing open public meetings law (N.J.S.A.10:4-12)
  • Retains emergency-only provisions for using electronic notice in lieu of standard adequate notice requirements
  • Applies to all public bodies as defined under New Jersey's Open Public Meetings Act, including commissions, authorities, boards, councils, and committees

Legislative Description

Allows public bodies to conduct meetings by electronic means.

State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee

1/13/2026

Committee Referrals

State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation1/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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