Relates to web-based videoconferencing of public meetings
This bill requires local governments (counties, cities, towns, villages) and their public bodies (like boards and commissions) to use web-based videoconferencing for meetings under specific conditions. Key provisions mandate that meetings must include closed captioning, maintain physical locations for public attendance, require written procedures for remote participation, and ensure recordings are posted online with transcripts upon request. It also requires public notice detailing videoconferencing options, accessibility features (like ASL interpretation), and locations where the public can attend. The bill establishes a "municipal hybrid meeting trust fund" to support implementation and expires July 1, 2026.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 29, 2025
Last action Jan 7, 2026
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2
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS
lower
Jan 29, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS
lower
1 primary · 16 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Tony Simone
DDemocratic
Co
Alicia Hyndman
DDemocratic
Co
Andrew Hevesi
DDemocratic
Co
Deborah Glick
DDemocratic
Co
Donna Lupardo
DDemocratic
Co
Emily Gallagher
DDemocratic
Co
Harvey Epstein
DDemocratic
Co
JG
Jessica González-Rojas
DDemocratic/Working Families
Co
Jo Anne Simon
DDemocratic
Co
Karen McMahon
DDemocratic
Co
Karines Reyes
DDemocratic
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