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NY S05673
Bill
Status
6/3/2013
Primary Sponsor
Michael Ranzenhofer
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AI Summary
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Adds a new paragraph (d) to subdivision 4 of section 89 of the Public Officers Law regarding appeals of FOIL (Freedom of Information Law) violation judgments
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Requires appeals to the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court to be filed within 30 days after service of the judgment or order and written notice of its entry
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Mandates that appeals from orders requiring disclosure of records receive preference and be brought to argument on terms directed by the presiding justice
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Deems an appeal abandoned and dismisses it if the agency fails to serve and file a record and brief within 60 days after the notice of appeal is filed
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Takes effect immediately upon enactment
Legislative Description
Limits the time state agencies would have to appeal article 78 supreme court judgments against them for violations of freedom of information laws.
Last Action
COMMITTED TO RULES
6/20/2014