Relates to publishing records of public interest by agencies and the legislature
This bill requires New York state agencies and the legislature to proactively publish certain public records on their websites when feasible. It mandates that agencies determine which records - based on their nature, content, or subject matter - are "of substantial interest to the public" and publish them online, excluding records that would invade personal privacy. Agencies may remove records once they no longer meet this standard or after their legal retention period ends. The law also requires records to be published in accessible formats and aligns with existing freedom of information principles without creating new disclosure obligations.
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Jan 2025
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Introduced Jan 8, 2025
Last action Jan 7, 2026
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