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NY S04416
NY S04416Provides press access to open meetings of an agency or authority and requires notice of such meetings to local governments.
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Introduced
02/04/2021
02/04/2021
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
Provides press access to open meetings of an agency or authority and requires notice of such meetings to local governments.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Public Officers Law to provide press access to open meetings of an agency or authority, except for executive sessions. It also requires notice of such meetings to be provided to both the news media and local governments, and increases the minimum notice period from 72 hours to 96 hours or 4 business days, whichever is greater. Additionally, the bill requires a draft agenda for any public meeting to be posted on the agency's website at least 24 hours before the meeting.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
REFERRED TO INVESTIGATIONS AND GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS (on 01/05/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2021/S4416 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=S04416&term=2021&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#S04416 |
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