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NY A00581

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/8/2025

Primary Sponsor

Amy Paulin

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Origin

Assembly

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Public Officers Law Section 103 to add a new subdivision requiring public bodies to make reasonable efforts to ensure meeting proceedings are audible to all attendees

  • Applies to both in-person attendees and those watching via broadcast

  • Requires provision of audiovisual equipment, including microphones and speakers, to ensure adequate audio quality

  • Takes effect immediately upon passage

Legislative Description

Requires public bodies to make reasonable efforts to ensure that proceedings of meetings are audible for individuals in person and via broadcast and to provide audio visual equipment as necessary.

Last Action

referred to governmental operations

1/7/2026

Committee Referrals

Governmental Operations1/8/2025

Full Bill Text

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