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NY A11150

Bill

Status

Introduced

12/4/2020

Primary Sponsor

Amy Paulin

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Origin

Assembly

2019-2020 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Extends electronic meeting and business authorization for business corporations, not-for-profit corporations, and religious corporations through December 31, 2021, or until the state disaster emergency ends, whichever occurs later

  • Permits written board and committee consents to be submitted electronically via email with verifiable authorization, replacing the requirement for physical signatures

  • Allows shareholders of business corporations and members of not-for-profit corporations to hold meetings entirely through electronic communication platforms, designated as the official meeting location

  • Requires not-for-profit corporations conducting electronic or partial electronic meetings to verify participant identity, provide reasonable opportunity to participate and vote, and maintain records of electronic votes and actions

  • Mandates notice to members include the means of electronic communication available for meeting participation and applies the same requirements to adjourned meetings

Legislative Description

Allows corporations to conduct business and meetings electronically either for the duration of the state disaster emergency or until December 31, 2021, whichever is later.

Last Action

referred to corporations, authorities and commissions

12/4/2020

Committee Referrals

Corporations, Authorities and Commissions12/4/2020

Full Bill Text

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