Open Meetings Act of 2026

The Open Meetings Act of 2026 requires the Judicial Conference to provide public notice, live audio streaming, and recorded archives for its meetings. This law directly affects the Judicial Conference by mandating that meeting details be published online at least 30 days in advance and that audio streams be available to the public without charge or registration. While the conference must make these streams accessible, it retains the ability to hold closed sessions for legally protected or sensitive matters, provided it publicly explains the reason for doing so. Additionally, the conference must post the audio archives on its website within seven days after each meeting concludes.