H7304

Allows a pregnant member or member that has given birth in the past six (6) months to appear remotely and permits any member that participates in a meeting remotely to vote at that meeting, provided that the meeting is held in person.

Introduced·1/23/26
Introduced Text

Allows pregnant members or those who have given birth in the past six months to participate remotely in public body meetings and permits remote.

This bill amends the open meetings law to allow pregnant members or those who have given birth in the past six months to participate remotely in public body meetings. It also permits any member participating remotely to vote at the meeting, provided the meeting is held in person. The bill outlines specific conditions for remote participation and voting, ensuring that the spirit and requirements of the open meetings law are not circumvented.

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Where it stands

Current
State Government & Elections Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Jan 27

12:00 AM

House State Government & Elections Hearing

History

Jan 27

House

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Jan 23

House

Introduced, referred to House State Government & Elections

Jan 23

House

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (01/27/2026)