S 633 New Jersey Senate · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Allows public bodies to conduct meetings by electronic means.

S 633 permits public bodies (such as city councils, school boards, and commissions) to conduct meetings, vote, receive public comment, and keep meetings open to the public via electronic means **at any time**, not just during declared emergencies. It removes the previous requirement that remote meetings could only occur during a state of emergency, public health emergency, or local disaster. The bill requires all electronic meetings to remain publicly accessible per existing law and allows public bodies to use electronic notice for meetings during emergencies. This change applies to all covered public bodies as defined in New Jersey’s Open Public Meetings Act, excluding courts and judicial functions.
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Jan 13, 2026
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee
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