DelawarePublic bodies could have staff at virtual meeting sites
A public body could hold a virtual meeting with a staff member at its public site if all meeting requirements are met.
What it does
A public body may hold a virtual meeting when at least one staff member or body member is at the public site in person. Other meeting rules still apply.
Argument forA staff worker could keep the public meeting site available when no body member can attend in person.
Argument againstA meeting could have only a staff worker at the public site, which may limit face-to-face contact between attendees and body members.
More detail
A public body may hold a virtual meeting with a staff member at the public site. The site must be open to the public and within the public body's area. At least one staff member or body member must be there in person. The body must also meet the other rules for holding a virtual meeting.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Jun 24Signed by Governor Matt MeyerBecame Law
- Jun 16Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YESPassed Senate
- Vote recorded Passage. Result: pass.Upper
- May 21Reported Out of Committee (Executive) in Senate with 3 Favorable, 3 On Its MeritsMinor
- May 12Assigned to Executive Committee in SenateMinor
- Vote recorded Passage. Result: pass.Lower
- May 12Passed By House. Votes: 25 YES 15 NO 1 ABSENTPassed House
- May 6Reported Out of Committee (Administration) in House with 1 Favorable, 4 On Its MeritsMinor
- Apr 9Introduced and Assigned to Administration Committee in HouseIntroduced
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