Bill > A04039

This bill amends the Public Officers Law to require entities that submit records to state agencies that are excepted from disclosure under the Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) to periodically re-apply for the exception. The bill specifies that the exception request must be made in writing, identify the specific portions of the record, and state the reasons for the exception. The exception is granted for a defined period of time, not to exceed three years, and the submitter must apply for a three-year extension before the expiration of the current term. If the submitter fails to apply for an extension, the exception is considered to have expired. The bill also outlines the process for agencies to review and determine whether to grant, continue, or terminate the exception.