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NY S02374

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/22/2015

Primary Sponsor

Kevin Parker

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Origin

Senate

2015-2016 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Adds Section 224 to New York Elder Law to protect the privacy of senior center visitors' contact information (name, address, phone number)

  • Prohibits public entities and their employees, officers, or agents from disclosing senior center members' contact information and makes such information exempt from Freedom of Information Law requests

  • Applies to facilities operated by area offices on aging or contracted entities that provide services to seniors including meals, recreation, and counseling on a regular basis

  • Permits disclosure of contact information only in civil court proceedings or administrative hearings directly related to a senior center's attendance

  • Establishes a civil penalty of up to $5,000 for any person who knowingly releases or permits disclosure of confidential contact information to unauthorized recipients

Legislative Description

Prohibits the disclosure of contact information of seniors who visit senior centers.

Last Action

REFERRED TO AGING

1/6/2016

Committee Referrals

Aging1/22/2015

Full Bill Text

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