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NY A10670
Bill
Status
8/12/2022
Primary Sponsor
Monica Wallace
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AI Summary
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Authorizes local police agencies to charge fees for searching records, copying documents, and preparing documents for mailing under new Executive Law Section 837-w.
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Exempts from fees public officers, agencies, departments, volunteer fire companies, crime victims, individuals charged with crimes, and their attorneys when documents relate to crimes they were involved in.
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Sets search fees at $5 per request for manual searches and $3 per request for electronic searches.
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Establishes copying fees at $1 per page for most documents and $15 for accident reports, with certified copies provided at no additional cost.
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Charges $2 per request for preparation and mailing of documents, effective 60 days after the bill becomes law.
Legislative Description
Authorizes police agencies to charge fees for searching, copying, and mailing police agency generated records except for where the requesting party is a victim to or was charged with the crime related to such documents.
Last Action
referred to governmental operations
8/12/2022