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.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Jan 13, 2026
Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Jan 13, 2026
Introduced
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Community Development and Women's Affairs Committee
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Robert Karabinchak
DDemocratic
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