This bill allows individuals serving on active duty in the United States Armed Forces to participate remotely in various governmental meetings, including those of municipal governing bodies, county boards of commissioners, boards of education, and state entities. Each governing body is empowered to authorize remote participation through a resolution, ensuring that active duty members are counted towards establishing a quorum during these meetings. The bill also mandates that the Division of Local Government Services in the Department of Community Affairs and the Office of School Ethics and Compliance in the Department of Education develop and publish guidelines to facilitate this remote participation.

The bill emphasizes the inclusion of active duty members in quorum calculations, thereby ensuring their voices are heard in decision-making processes despite their service commitments. It also provides the necessary framework for local and state entities to adapt to the needs of active duty personnel, promoting their engagement in governance while they fulfill their military duties. The act is set to take effect immediately upon passage.