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NY A00640
NY A00640Prohibits 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
01/11/2023
In Committee
01/03/2024
01/03/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
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)
Jeffrey Dinowitz (D)*,
Crystal Peoples-Stokes (D)*,
Linda Rosenthal (D)*,
Steve Otis (D),
Amy Paulin (D),
Last Action
referred to governmental operations (on 01/03/2024)
Bill Topics
Government Operations
- ‐ Government Transparency and Open Records
- ‐ Intergovernmental Relations
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2023/A640 | 01/11/2023 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=A00640&term=2023&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#A00640 | 01/11/2023 |
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