This bill mandates that age-restricted planned real estate developments in New Jersey provide options for remote access to executive board meetings. Defined as developments that comply with the federal "Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1988," these communities must offer reasonable accommodations for remote attendance, excluding meetings where no binding votes are taken. The bill specifies that these accommodations can include group in-person virtual options in accessible rooms and other methods authorized by the Commissioner of Community Affairs. Importantly, the remote attendance options cannot be limited to those requiring access solely through a resident's personal computer.
Additionally, the bill requires the Commissioner of Community Affairs to adopt necessary rules and regulations to implement these provisions within four months of enactment. The act is set to take effect five months after its passage, with the commissioner expected to take anticipatory actions to ensure compliance by the four-month mark. This legislation aims to enhance participation in community governance for residents of age-restricted developments.