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NY A10983

Bill

Status

Introduced

9/9/2020

Primary Sponsor

Amy Paulin

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Origin

Assembly

2019-2020 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Removes "to the extent practicable as determined by the agency or the department" language and instead requires agency records and proposed resolutions, laws, rules, regulations, and policies scheduled for discussion in open meetings be made available at least 24 hours prior to the meeting.

  • Requires agencies with regularly updated websites and high-speed internet connections to post meeting records online at least 24 hours before the meeting.

  • Expands broadcast requirements for open meetings of public bodies to be streamed on or available through their website in real-time where practicable and within available funds.

  • Requires video recordings of open meetings to be posted on the public body's website within five business days and maintained for a minimum of five years.

  • Changes terminology from "agency or authority" to "public body" throughout the statute for consistency.

Legislative Description

Requires certain documents to be made available for open meetings.

Last Action

print number 10983a

11/6/2020

Committee Referrals

Governmental Operations9/9/2020

Full Bill Text

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