New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
A 1590: Allows certain members of a public body to be counted as present for quorum purposes at meetings attended remotely
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
A 1590 is a bill introduced in the New York House on January 10, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Allows certain members of a public body to be counted as present for quorum purposes at meetings attended remotely. Primary sponsor: Jo Anne Simon (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (May 19, 2026): PRINT NUMBER 1590A.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Allows members of a public body who cannot physically attend a meeting due to a disability to be counted as present for quorum purposes at meetings attended remotely; makes provisions of law relating to permitting videoconferencing and remote participation in public meetings under certain circumstances permanent.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Democratic/Working Families 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jo Anne Simon | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 52 |
| Jessica González-Rojas | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | House | 34 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- PRINT NUMBER 1590A
- AMEND (T) AND RECOMMIT TO GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS
- REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS
- REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS