Bill > A05527

This bill amends the public officers law to require government agencies and public employers to provide written notification to employees when a request for their personnel records has been approved under the state's freedom of information law. Specifically, the notification must list all documents requested, provided, or copied for public dissemination. Additionally, the bill mandates that upon receiving official notification, employees must be given the opportunity to inspect their personnel file or any documents referencing them that are part of the information request. Importantly, this new requirement does not limit an employee's existing rights to inspect their personnel file through other means, such as collective bargaining agreements or other existing laws. The bill aims to increase transparency and provide employees with more control and awareness about the disclosure of their personnel records, ensuring they are informed when their professional documents are being shared in response to public information requests. The legislation will take effect 30 days after it becomes law.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A5527