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Introduced
01/29/2019
01/29/2019
In Committee
01/08/2020
01/08/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
2019-2020 General Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT to amend the general municipal law, in relation to requiring municipalities to maintain municipal websites 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 General Municipal Law to require all municipalities in New York to maintain an official public-facing website. The website must contain basic information about the municipality, such as hours of operation, elected officials, and services provided. It must also include certain documents and information, like financial reports, budget, audit reports, meeting agendas and minutes, and the municipality's code or laws. The bill mandates that municipal websites be updated regularly and have a clear privacy policy to inform visitors about any information collected and how it is used.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (9)
Vivian Cook (D)*,
Ken Zebrowski (D)*,
Jake Ashby (R),
Sandy Galef (D),
Richard Gottfried (D),
Ellen Jaffee (D),
Amy Paulin (D),
Phil Steck (D),
Al Stirpe (D),
Last Action
referred to local governments (on 01/08/2020)
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