The Open Meetings Clarification Emergency Amendment Act of 2025 amends the Open Meetings Act to enhance clarity regarding the definition of a "meeting" and to establish specific exemptions. The bill defines a meeting as any gathering of a quorum of a public body where public business is considered, and it specifies that meetings do not include chance gatherings or press conferences. Additionally, it allows public bodies to be briefed on potential terrorist or public health threats without taking official action, and it exempts meetings between the Council and the Mayor from the Act, provided no official decisions are made during those meetings.

Furthermore, the bill stipulates that a meeting is considered open to the public if reasonable steps are taken to allow public access, either during the meeting or shortly thereafter if immediate access is not feasible. It also includes amendments to various sections of the Act, such as clarifying notice requirements and accommodating public attendance. The changes aim to ensure transparency while allowing for necessary confidentiality in certain discussions related to public safety.