H0627

Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding requirements for open public meetings to permit recording of such meetings.

Introduced·2/11/26
Introduced Text

Idaho H0627 amends open public meeting requirements to allow recording and telecommunication participation.

Idaho H0627 revises provisions for open public meetings, allowing the recording of meetings through audio, video, or photographs by electronic or digital means. It prohibits governing bodies from unreasonably restricting or prohibiting such recordings and ensures that no person can be removed or excluded from meetings for recording. The bill also allows governing bodies to use telecommunications devices for participation in meetings, which counts as in-person presence.

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Where it stands

Current
Local Government Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

0
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Mar 25

10:00 AM

General Orders Calendar

Mar 24

11:00 AM

General Orders Calendar

History

Mar 25

House

Take bill off General Orders; referred to Local Government

Mar 6

House

Retained on General Orders

Feb 27

House

Retained on General Orders