OPEN MEETINGS LAW – Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding requirements for open public meetings.

H 537 requires all Idaho public meetings of governing bodies (like city councils or school boards) to include a public comment period accessible in person or via technology such as phone, video, or internet. It mandates that meeting notices must clearly explain how the public can participate and that governing bodies must fix technology disruptions preventing access before proceeding. The bill also prohibits requiring advance comment submissions and sets rules for comment period lengths based on meeting structure (e.g., timed per agenda item or general). These changes apply to all public agencies in Idaho, effective July 1, 2026.