Bill > A07510

This bill amends the Public Officers Law to provide state and municipal agencies with specific authority regarding Geographic Information Systems (GIS) materials, which are digital maps and spatial data. Under the proposed legislation, agencies can now create rules and regulations governing the use, distribution, duplication, sale, and resale of GIS materials obtained through freedom of information requests. Agencies are permitted to charge fees for these materials, but such fees cannot exceed the fair market value of the materials. The bill requires that these agency rules be consistent with guidelines established by the Committee on Open Government. Additionally, if an applicant believes the fee charged is too high, they can appeal to the agency's governing body, which must review the fee within ten business days and potentially reduce it based on the committee's guidelines. The agency must then forward the appeal and its determination to the Committee on Open Government. This legislation aims to provide more clarity and transparency around the handling and pricing of digital geographic information while ensuring reasonable access to public data.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A7510