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This bill establishes the "Taxpayer Access to Publicly Funded Research Act," which requires state agencies that fund research to create a public access policy ensuring transparency and accessibility of research funded by New York state. The bill defines key terms such as "agency" (any executive branch agency), "direct research" (research resulting from state-funded grants), and mandates that these agencies develop policies requiring researchers to submit electronic versions of final peer-reviewed manuscripts resulting from state-funded research. These policies must provide free online public access to manuscripts within 12 months of publication, create an online bibliography linking to full text, and make research findings freely accessible. The bill includes exceptions for certain types of research materials like preliminary notes, classified research, and works generating royalties. Additionally, agency heads must submit annual reports to state leadership detailing the effectiveness of their public access policies, including lists of published research papers and those made publicly available. The act will take effect one year after becoming law, with provisions allowing immediate preparation of necessary implementing regulations.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A3438