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NY A03673
NY A03673Exempts statements of victims and witnesses relating to sexual abuse or misconduct from disclosure under FOIL provisions.
summary
Introduced
01/28/2021
01/28/2021
In Committee
01/05/2022
01/05/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
2021-2022 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
AI Summary
This bill exempts statements made by witnesses or victims relating to sexual abuse or misconduct from disclosure under the Freedom of Information Law (FOIL). The bill amends the public officers law to add a new exemption that allows law enforcement to withhold such statements from public records requests, in order to protect the privacy and safety of those involved in sensitive cases of sexual abuse or misconduct.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (13)
Ed Braunstein (D)*,
Andrew Hevesi (D)*,
Alicia Hyndman (D)*,
Charles Lavine (D)*,
William Colton (D),
Vivian Cook (D),
Inez Dickens (D),
Steven Englebright (D),
Sandy Galef (D),
Joe Giglio (R),
Judy Griffin (D),
Michael Montesano (R),
Jaime Williams (D),
Last Action
referred to governmental operations (on 01/05/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2021/A3673 | 01/29/2021 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=A03673&term=2021&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#A03673 | 01/29/2021 |
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