S.4116

Requires public participation be allowed as component of certain public meetings.

Chamber Passed·6/30/26

New Jersey S4116 mandates public participation at certain public meetings.

New Jersey S4116 amends the "Senator Byron M. Baer Open Public Meetings Act" to require municipal governing bodies, boards of county commissioners, boards of education, and related entities to set aside time for public comment at meetings where votes on public business occur. The bill ensures that public meetings remain open to the public, except for specific confidential matters such as personal information, employment issues, and certain legal or financial discussions. The act takes effect immediately.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 40–0 · Jun 30
Current
State and Local Government Committee
Next
House floor vote

Sponsors

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1
2
RR
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

40 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Jun 1

10:00 AM

Senate Community and Urban Affairs Hearing

History

Jun 30

Senate

Passed by the Senate (40-0)

Jun 30

Assembly

Received in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee

Jun 1

Senate

Reported from Senate Committee as a Substitute, 2nd Reading