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NY S00647

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/8/2025

Primary Sponsor

James Skoufis

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Allows public bodies to authorize members of advisory-only committees and subcommittees to attend meetings via videoconference from non-public locations
  • Members participating remotely would count as present for quorum purposes
  • Requires that at least one physical location remain open for public attendance, listening, and observation
  • Physical meeting location must comply with existing accessibility requirements under section 103 of the public officers law
  • Takes effect immediately, with provisions expiring when the underlying videoconferencing statute (section 103-a) is repealed

Legislative Description

Expands use of videoconferencing to purely advisory bodies.

Last Action

ADVANCED TO THIRD READING

3/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Investigations and Government Operations1/7/2026
Rules6/13/2025
Investigations and Government Operations1/8/2025

Full Bill Text

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