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NY A08155

Bill

Status

Introduced

7/7/2021

Primary Sponsor

Amy Paulin

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Origin

Assembly

2021-2022 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Removes requirement that public bodies using videoconferencing must provide public access at every site where a member participates.

  • Expands public notice requirements to specify when meetings are held both physically and virtually, requiring identification of physical locations open to the public.

  • Requires meeting minutes to document whether the meeting used electronic means in whole or in part, the type of electronic means used, and which members participated electronically.

  • Requires meeting minutes to record when members participating electronically joined or left the meeting and note any interruptions or suspensions due to technical problems.

  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment.

Legislative Description

Relates to videoconferencing at public meetings; requires that the minutes of a public meeting at which videoconferencing is used reflect such fact and the extent of such participation.

Last Action

enacting clause stricken

8/17/2022

Committee Referrals

Governmental Operations7/7/2021

Full Bill Text

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