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NY S07856
NY S07856Prohibits agencies from charging for the process of a FOIL request made by state and local agencies or the state legislature.
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Introduced
02/26/2020
02/26/2020
In Committee
02/26/2020
02/26/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
2019-2020 General Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT to amend the public officers law, in relation to prohibiting certain agencies from charging for the process of a FOIL request made by state and local agencies or the state legislature
AI Summary
This bill amends the Public Officers Law to prohibit state government agencies, including those in New York City, from charging other state and local agencies or the state legislature fees for processing Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) requests made in the course of their official duties. However, the bill does not authorize or require any new charges or fees beyond what was already permitted prior to the effective date of the amendment.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
COMMITTED TO RULES (on 12/28/2020)
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2019/S7856 | 12/29/2020 |
| State Bill Page | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=S07856&term=2019&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y | 02/27/2020 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=S07856&term=2019&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#S07856 | 02/27/2020 |
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