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NY A03805

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/30/2025

Primary Sponsor

Jo Simon

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Origin

Assembly

2025-2026 General Assembly

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

Committee Referrals

Governmental Operations1/30/2025

Full Bill Text

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