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NY S02840

NY S02840
Exempts statements of victims and witnesses relating to sexual abuse or misconduct from disclosure under FOIL provisions.


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Introduced
01/29/2019
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 Freedom of Information Law (FOIL). This means that these sensitive statements will not be subject to public record requests, protecting the privacy and confidentiality of individuals involved in such cases.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

REFERRED TO INVESTIGATIONS AND GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS (on 01/08/2020)

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