A 3898 New Jersey General Assembly · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Authorizes religious corporations to hold remote meetings during state of emergency declared by Governor.

This New Jersey bill (A 3898) allows religious corporations (like churches or congregations) to hold member meetings remotely during a Governor-declared state of emergency. It requires trustees to create guidelines for remote meetings, including verifying member identity, ensuring participation access, and recording votes. Remote participants are treated as physically present for voting and meeting purposes. The law updates existing rules to permit virtual participation during emergencies while maintaining procedural safeguards.
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Jan 13, 2026
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Introduced, Referred to Assembly Community Development and Women's Affairs Committee
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Robert Karabinchak
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