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NY A00522
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/8/2025
Primary Sponsor
Amy Paulin
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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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