Loading chat...
NY A03805
Bill
Status
1/30/2025
Primary Sponsor
Jo Simon
Click for details
AI Summary
-
Requires all public body meetings open to the public to allow participation both in person and remotely via telephone conference, video conference, or similar technology
-
Updates terminology in the Public Officers Law from "physically handicapped" to "persons with disabilities" regarding barrier-free access requirements for meeting facilities
-
Updates the same terminology in the Public Buildings Law definition section, replacing "physically handicapped" with "persons with disabilities"
-
Public bodies retain authority to adopt rules governing equipment and personnel placement for recording or broadcasting meetings, with rules required to be posted and available upon request
-
Takes effect immediately upon enactment
Legislative Description
Authorizes the public to participate in public meetings in person or remotely through the use of a telephone conference, a video conference, and/or other similar technology.
Last Action
referred to governmental operations
1/7/2026