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NY A07510
Bill
Status
3/28/2025
Primary Sponsor
Gary Pretlow
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AI Summary
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Authorizes state and municipal agencies holding geographic information systems (GIS) materials to establish rules governing the use, distribution, duplication, sale, and resale of such materials by persons who access them under public records law
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Permits agencies to charge fees for copies of GIS materials up to fair market value, rather than being limited to standard copying costs under existing freedom of information law provisions
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Requires agency rules and fee structures to be consistent with general regulations and fair market value guidelines issued by the Committee on Open Government
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Establishes an appeal process allowing applicants who believe a fee exceeds fair market value to appeal to the agency head, who must approve or reduce the fee within ten business days
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Requires agencies to forward copies of fee appeals and their determinations to the Committee on Open Government
Legislative Description
Authorizes state and municipal agencies to establish rules and regulations for the use, distribution, duplication, sale and resale of geographic information systems materials disclosed under the freedom of information law; authorizes the imposition of fees for copies of such materials which do not exceed the fair market value of the materials; establishes such rules and regulations shall be consistent with those adopted by the committee on open government; authorizes applicants to appeal the reasonableness of any fees imposed therefor.
Last Action
referred to governmental operations
1/7/2026