Allows members of a public body unable to attend in person due to disability to be counted as present for quorum at remote meetings.

This bill amends the public officers law to allow members of a public body who cannot physically attend a meeting due to a disability to be counted as present for quorum purposes if they attend remotely. It also makes permanent the provisions of law relating to permitting videoconferencing and remote participation in public meetings under certain circumstances. This ensures that individuals with disabilities can participate in public meetings without being physically present.

Allows members of a public body unable to attend in person due to disability to be counted as present for quorum at remote meetings.

This bill amends the public officers law to allow members of a public body who cannot physically attend a meeting due to a disability to be counted as present for quorum purposes if they attend remotely. It also makes permanent the provisions of law relating to permitting videoconferencing and remote participation in public meetings under certain circumstances. This ensures that individuals with disabilities can participate in public meetings without being physically present.