S 2512 New York Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Creates the fundamental right of the people to have access to public information

S 2512 proposes a constitutional amendment establishing a fundamental right for all people to access public information and attend government meetings. If passed, it would add Section 20 to the state constitution, guaranteeing the right to inspect or copy government records and receive notice of public meetings without unreasonable restrictions. This directly affects every resident by ensuring transparency in government operations and participation in public decision-making. The bill aims to strengthen democratic accountability through concrete constitutional protection, not procedural changes.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Jan 2025
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Introduced Jan 21, 2025 Last action Feb 3, 2026
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Feb 3, 2026
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