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NY S01815

Bill

Status

Engrossed

6/7/2021

Primary Sponsor

James Skoufis

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Origin

Senate

2021-2022 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires all municipal corporations in New York to maintain an official public website containing basic information including hours of operations, elected officials, and services provided.

  • Mandates websites include a privacy policy informing visitors what information is collected and how it is used.

  • Requires regular website updates with documents required by law, notice of elections and public meetings, meeting agendas and minutes, and current municipal codes or laws.

  • Amends existing law to require municipalities make financial reports, budgets, audit reports, and fiscal plans accessible on their official municipal website rather than just "to the extent practicable."

  • Takes effect 120 days after becoming law.

Legislative Description

Requires municipalities to maintain municipal websites.

Last Action

REFERRED TO LOCAL GOVERNMENT

1/5/2022

Committee Referrals

Local Government1/5/2022
Local Governments6/7/2021
Rules6/2/2021
Local Government1/16/2021

Full Bill Text

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