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Makes provisions for civil penalties for a state agency for the willful failure of its employee to make timely disclosure of a public record
In Assembly Committee · Governmental Operations · Sponsor Richard Brodsky
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Title of bill
An act to amend the public officers law, in relation to willful failure to make timely disclosure of a public record
Purpose or general idea
Makes provisions regarding the willful failure to make timely disclosure of a public record in accordance with New York's Freedom of Information Law. Establishes a civil penalty for such actions not to exceed $1000.
Summary of specific provisions
Section 1 amends Section 89 of the Public Officers Law by adding a new Subdivision 9.
Justification
It is essential that state agencies comply with the time limits specified for requests under New York's Freedom of Information Law. The importance of compliance is underscored by the establishment of a civil penalty for the willful failure to timely disclose public records.
Prior legislative history
FISCAL IMPLICATIONS FOR STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS : None.
Effective date
Ninetieth day after it shall have become law.
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