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NY S00647
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/8/2025
Primary Sponsor
James Skoufis
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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- Takes effect immediately, with provisions expiring when the underlying videoconferencing statute (section 103-a) is repealed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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