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NY A00847
NY A00847Requires each public body to live stream and post video recordings of all open meetings and public hearings; requires each public body to post such recordings for a period of not less than five years.
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Introduced
01/08/2025
01/08/2025
In Committee
01/08/2025
01/08/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 General Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT to amend the public officers law, in relation to requiring all public bodies to live stream open meetings and public hearings and make the recordings of such meetings and hearings available on the webpage of the public body
AI Summary
This bill requires all public bodies (such as government agencies, boards, and commissions) to live stream their open meetings and public hearings on their official websites in real-time, to the extent that it is practicable. Additionally, these public bodies must post video recordings of these meetings and hearings on their websites within five business days of the event and maintain these recordings for a minimum of five years. The purpose of this legislation is to increase government transparency by making public meetings more accessible to citizens who cannot attend in person. The bill will go into effect 120 days after it becomes law, giving public bodies time to prepare and implement the necessary technology and procedures to comply with the new requirements.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
enacting clause stricken (on 11/14/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A847 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=A00847&term=2025&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#A00847 |
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