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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 findings. Specifically, the bill mandates that agencies receiving state funding for direct research (research funded by specific grants) must develop a policy that requires researchers to submit electronic versions of their final peer-reviewed manuscripts to the funding agency. These manuscripts must be made freely available online within 12 months of publication, and the agency must create an online bibliography linking to the full text of these papers. The policy excludes certain types of research materials like preliminary notes, classified research, and works that generate revenue or require patent protection. Each agency must submit an annual report to the governor and legislative leaders detailing the effectiveness of their public access policy, including a list of published research papers and those made publicly available. The bill will take effect one year after becoming law, with immediate authorization for agencies to prepare necessary implementation rules and regulations.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S4693