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NY A01590
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/10/2025
Primary Sponsor
Jo Simon
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AI Summary
- Amends Public Officers Law Section 103-a to allow public body members with disabilities to count toward quorum requirements when participating via videoconference
- Applies to members whose disability (as defined in Executive Law Section 292) renders them unable to be physically present at meeting locations
- Remote participants must still meet all other applicable criteria for videoconference participation under existing law
- Takes effect immediately but is subject to the same repeal date as the broader videoconferencing provisions in Section 103-a
Legislative Description
Allows members of a public body who cannot physically attend a meeting due to a disability to be counted as present for quorum purposes at meetings attended remotely.
Last Action
referred to governmental operations
1/7/2026
Committee Referrals
Governmental Operations1/10/2025
Full Bill Text
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