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NY A06487
Bill
Status
3/5/2025
Primary Sponsor
Steven Otis
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AI Summary
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Increases annual training requirements for members of county, city, town, and village planning boards and boards of appeals from four hours to five hours per year
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Mandates that at least one hour of the required training focus specifically on compliance with the open meetings law, provided by the Committee on Open Government or another appropriate entity
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Applies to planning boards and boards of appeals across all municipal levels, excluding cities with populations over one million (New York City)
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Requires municipalities that waive or modify training requirements to provide public notice and justification for their decision
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Takes effect on January 1 following enactment
Legislative Description
Expands the training time for local municipalities in relation to the open meetings law; requires at least one hour of such training be provided by the committee on open government or an appropriate entity in relation to compliance with the open meetings law and if not provided, a justification shall be given.
Last Action
referred to local governments
1/7/2026