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NY A06140
NY A06140Provides for monetary penalties for the intentional violation of the open meetings law by any member of a public body who participates in a meeting with the intent and purpose of violating the provisions of the open meetings law.
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Introduced
03/10/2021
03/10/2021
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 for monetary penalties for the intentional violation of the open meetings law by any member of a public body who participates in a meeting with the intent and purpose of violating the provisions of the open meetings law.
AI Summary
This bill imposes monetary penalties on members of a public body who intentionally violate the open meetings law by participating in a meeting with the purpose of violating those provisions. A first offense is punishable by a fine of $350 to $1,000, and a second or subsequent offense is punishable by a fine of $500 to $2,000. The member will also be liable for the costs of prosecution, and the state or public corporation cannot reimburse the member for any fines or costs resulting from the violation.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
referred to governmental operations (on 01/05/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2021/A6140 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=A06140&term=2021&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#A06140 |
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