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NY A02658

NY A02658
Exempts statements of victims and witnesses relating to sexual abuse or misconduct from disclosure under FOIL provisions.


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Introduced
01/24/2019
In Committee
01/08/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

2019-2020 General Assembly

Bill Summary

AN ACT to amend the public officers law, in relation to exempting certain statements relating to sexual abuse or misconduct from disclosure The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assem- bly, do enact as follows: 1

AI Summary

This bill amends the New York Public Officers Law to exempt statements made by victims and witnesses related to sexual abuse or misconduct from disclosure under the state's Freedom of Information Law (FOIL). Previously, such statements could be withheld from disclosure if they interfered with law enforcement investigations or revealed criminal investigative techniques. The bill adds a new exemption to allow withholding of statements related to sexual abuse or misconduct, providing additional protections for victims and witnesses in such cases.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (23)

Last Action

referred to governmental operations (on 01/08/2020)

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