The Open Meetings Clarification Amendment Act of 2025 aims to amend the Open Meetings Act by clarifying the definition of a "meeting" and establishing specific provisions regarding briefings on potential terrorist or public health threats. The bill specifies that a meeting includes any gathering of a quorum of a public body where public business is discussed, but it excludes social gatherings, press conferences, field trips, and retreats where no official action is taken. Additionally, it allows for meetings between the Council and the Mayor, provided no official action is taken during those meetings.

Key amendments include the requirement that public bodies must take reasonable steps to allow public access to meetings, either in real-time or shortly thereafter if technology does not permit live access. The bill also introduces new provisions for briefings on confidential negotiations and updates the language regarding public access and accommodations for the public during meetings. Overall, the amendments aim to enhance transparency while allowing for necessary confidentiality in certain discussions.