Bill > S05000

This bill modifies the New York Public Officers Law to require entities that submit records to state agencies and request an exception from public disclosure under the Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) to periodically re-apply for that exception. Specifically, the bill introduces a requirement that submitters can only receive an exception for a defined period not exceeding three years, after which they must apply for a three-year extension. If a submitter fails to apply for an extension, the exception will automatically expire. The bill applies to various types of records, including those containing critical infrastructure information, and requires submitters to specifically identify which portions of their records should be excepted from disclosure. The process allows agencies to review extension requests and either grant or deny them, with a potential appeal process for denied extensions. This change aims to ensure that records exempted from public disclosure are periodically reviewed and validated, enhancing transparency while still protecting sensitive information. The bill amends existing law to incorporate these new periodic re-application requirements and provides a structured mechanism for maintaining and potentially extending record exemptions.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S5000