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NY A08186
NY A08186Relates to the failure to produce records in response to a FOIL request; criminalizes the failure to comply with the freedom of information law.
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Introduced
08/25/2021
08/25/2021
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 the failure to produce records in response to a FOIL request; and to amend the penal law, in relation to criminalizing the failure to comply with the freedom of information law
AI Summary
This bill amends the Public Officers Law and the Penal Law to address the failure to produce records in response to a Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) request. It defines "state agency" and "head of agency" for the purposes of FOIL requests. The bill imposes duties on the head of a state agency to review FOIL requests, direct the agency to make determinations and provide records within specific timeframes, and certify compliance. Failure to fulfill these duties is criminalized as a Class B misdemeanor, and the bill prohibits the use of public funds or campaign funds to pay any fines or legal fees related to such criminal offenses.
Committee Categories
Labor and Employment
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
held for consideration in governmental employees (on 05/10/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2021/A8186 | 08/26/2021 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=A08186&term=2021&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#A08186 | 08/26/2021 |
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