HB0023

Illinois HB0023 amends the Open Meetings Act to redefine "exigent circumstances" and allow remote attendance at meetings.

Illinois HB0023 amends the Open Meetings Act to redefine "exigent circumstances" as situations requiring immediate attention, including injury, sickness, loss of life, or damage to property. The bill allows public bodies to conduct meetings via audio or video conference if a quorum is physically present or if exigent circumstances prevent attendance. It mandates verbatim recording of meetings and requires public notice unless a bona fide emergency is declared. The bill also specifies that certain bodies, like the Health Facilities and Services Review Board, are included as public bodies.