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NY A00522

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/8/2025

Primary Sponsor

Amy Paulin

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Origin

Assembly

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Removes the "to the extent practicable at least twenty-four hours" limitation on making agency records available prior to open meetings where they will be discussed
  • Requires public bodies to make records available upon request simply "prior to" the meeting, rather than with a 24-hour advance notice qualifier
  • Retains the requirement that agencies with regularly updated websites must post meeting records online at least 24 hours before meetings "to the extent practicable"
  • Allows agencies to charge reasonable fees for copies of records, consistent with existing Freedom of Information Law provisions
  • Specifies that agencies are not required to spend additional money to implement these requirements

Legislative Description

Relates to the availability of agency records prior to or at an open meeting; removes the "to the extent practicable at least twenty-four hours" limitation from the requirement that agencies and departments shall make records available.

Last Action

referred to governmental operations

1/7/2026

Committee Referrals

Governmental Operations1/8/2025

Full Bill Text

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