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NY S05174
NY S05174Permits assessment of certain fees and costs upon wrongful denial of access to records under the freedom of information law when either the person has substantially prevailed, or if the agency failed to respond within the statutory time.
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Introduced
02/24/2023
02/24/2023
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 permitting assessment of certain fees and costs upon wrongful denial of access to records under the freedom of information law
AI Summary
This bill amends the Public Officers Law to permit the assessment of reasonable attorney's fees and other litigation costs against an agency that has wrongfully denied access to records under the Freedom of Information Law. The bill allows for the assessment of such fees and costs in cases where the person has substantially prevailed or the agency failed to respond within the statutory time frame. The bill also clarifies that the provisions do not abridge or deny any other rights or remedies available under the Civil Practice Law and Rules.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
COMMITTED TO RULES (on 06/07/2024)
Bill Topics
Civil Rights, Minority Issues, and Civil Liberties
- ‐ Right to Privacy and Access to Government Information
Government Operations
- ‐ Government Transparency and Open Records
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2023/S5174 | 02/24/2023 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=S05174&term=2023&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#S05174 | 02/24/2023 |
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