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. This change aims to ensure that individuals with disabilities can participate in public meetings without being hindered by physical attendance requirements.

The bill modifies RSA 91-A:2, III(a) by inserting language that explicitly recognizes the participation of members with disabilities in establishing a quorum, while also requiring that any reasons for not attending in person be documented in the meeting minutes. The act is set to take effect 60 days after its passage.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 91-A:2