HB0152Enacted

Amends TCA Title 5; Title 6; Title 7 and Title 8, Chapter 44.

Tennessee HB0152 amends existing law to allow members of county and municipal legislative bodies to participate in meetings electronically under specific circumstances, such as family or medical emergencies, military service, or inclement weather. The bill affects local legislative bodies and their members, establishing provisions that limit electronic participation to a maximum of three members and two instances per year, while ensuring public access to meetings and recordings. Key changes include the requirement for a physical quorum, the necessity for visual identification of remote participants, and the development of policies for electronic participation by local legislative bodies.

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Overview

Tennessee HB0152 amends existing law to allow members of county and municipal legislative bodies to participate in meetings electronically under specific circumstances, such as family or medical emergencies, military service, or inclement weather. The bill affects local legislative bodies and their members, establishing provisions that limit electronic participation to a maximum of three members and two instances per year, while ensuring public access to meetings and recordings. Key changes include the requirement for a physical quorum, the necessity for visual identification of remote participants, and the development of policies for electronic participation by local legislative bodies.

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Sponsor

Wright, Dave

Details
Session

114th General Assembly

Introduced

January 14, 2025

Last Action

May 15, 2025

Comp. became Pub. Ch. 411

Subjects
Local Government, GeneralOpen MeetingsMunicipal GovernmentCounty Government

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