Federal HB9408 mandates documentation and transparency for meetings of certain conferences and councils.

Federal HB9408, also known as the Open Meetings Act of 2026, requires the Judicial Conference to publish notice of covered meetings on its website 30 days in advance, including details such as date, time, place, and agenda. The act mandates live audio streaming of these meetings, accessible to the public without charge or registration. The Judicial Conference must maintain an archive of each live audio stream and publish it on its website within 7 days after the meeting. The conference or council must state the reason for resolving into a closed session before doing so.

Federal HB9408 mandates documentation and transparency for meetings of certain conferences and councils.

Federal HB9408, also known as the Open Meetings Act of 2026, requires the Judicial Conference to publish notice of covered meetings on its website 30 days in advance, including details such as date, time, place, and agenda. The act mandates live audio streaming of these meetings, accessible to the public without charge or registration. The Judicial Conference must maintain an archive of each live audio stream and publish it on its website within 7 days after the meeting. The conference or council must state the reason for resolving into a closed session before doing so.