A 6831 New York Assembly · 2023 Regular Session

Relates to making certain public records available on the internet

This bill requires state and local government agencies to proactively publish public records of public interest on the internet, shifting the focus from citizens requesting information to agencies making it readily available online. The legislation defines "publishable state data" as information that agencies are permitted or required to share, while explicitly excluding records that would violate privacy laws, endanger public safety, or hinder ongoing investigations. It also establishes a framework for the Committee on Open Government to create general rules and allows individual agencies to set their own specific procedures for accessing these records and determining associated fees. By updating the Public Officers Law, the measure aims to increase transparency and public understanding of government operations through modern digital dissemination.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2023
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Governor
Introduced May 8, 2023 Last action May 22, 2024
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May 22, 2024
Lower · Passed
PRINT NUMBER 6831A
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May 22, 2024
Lower · Passed
AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS
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Jan 3, 2024
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May 8, 2023
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