This bill amends the right-to-know law to create an exception for individuals with disabilities regarding physical attendance and quorum requirements at public body meetings. Specifically, it allows members who are unable to attend in person due to an Americans with Disabilities Act-eligible disability, or due to the disability of a household member they care for, to be counted as attending "in person" for quorum purposes. The amendment modifies RSA 91-A:2, III(a) by inserting language that recognizes these circumstances and requires that any reasons for not attending in person be documented in the meeting minutes.

The bill aims to ensure that individuals with disabilities can fully participate in public meetings without being hindered by physical attendance requirements. The effective date of the act is set for 60 days after its passage, allowing for a transition period to implement these changes.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 91-A:2