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NY A05118
NY A05118Permits 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
03/02/2023
03/02/2023
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 litigation costs against an agency that has wrongfully denied access to records under the Freedom of Information Law. The assessment of fees and costs is allowed when the person seeking the records has substantially prevailed or when the agency failed to respond to the request or appeal within the statutory time. The bill also clarifies that the provisions do not abridge or deny any other right or remedy available under the Civil Practice Law and Rules.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Government Affairs
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
referred to ways and means (on 01/03/2024)
Bill Topics
Civil Rights, Minority Issues, and Civil Liberties
- ‐ Right to Privacy and Access to Government Information
Government Operations
- ‐ Government Transparency and Open Records
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2023/A5118 | 03/02/2023 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=A05118&term=2023&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#A05118 | 03/02/2023 |
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