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NY A00640

NY A00640
Prohibits 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
01/11/2023
In Committee
01/03/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024

Introduced Session

2023-2024 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 New York Public Officers Law to prohibit state government agencies and agencies in cities with a population of one million or more from charging other state and local agencies, or the state legislature, fees for processing Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) requests made as part of those agencies' or the legislature's official duties. However, the bill does not authorize or require any new charges or fees for processing such requests.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (5)

Last Action

referred to governmental operations (on 01/03/2024)

Bill Topics

Government Operations
  • ‐ Government Transparency and Open Records
  • ‐ Intergovernmental Relations

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