Relates to the preservation of electronic mail

This bill requires all state and municipal employees, agencies, and departments to preserve every work email for seven years from its creation date. It mandates this record-keeping for all electronic mail, overriding any conflicting state or local laws. The law directly affects government employees and agencies across New York State, requiring them to maintain email archives for the specified period. The key provision is the mandatory seven-year retention period for all official emails, with no exceptions outlined in the bill text.