Senate Bill 707 (SB 707)—signed into law earlier this fall—introduces important updates to California’s Ralph M. Brown Act, marking a significant step in modernizing public meeting requirements and improving accessibility for communities across the state. These changes will reshape how many public agencies conduct their meetings in the coming year, creating both new opportunities and new compliance challenges.

This session will provide an overview to help public officials, agency staff, and legal practitioners understand how to navigate the new rules and implement compliant meeting procedures.

Discussion topics will include:

The purpose and statewide impact of SB 707
Which legislative bodies are covered under the new law
Updated teleconferencing and remote participation rules
Other notable legislative changes affecting public meetings

Don’t miss this opportunity to stay ahead of the curve as SB 707 reshapes how California’s public agencies meet, communicate and serve their communities.

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