Relates to certain reforms for agencies subject to the freedom of information law
Summary
Requires agencies subject to FOIL requirements to promulgate rules and regulations regarding to whom a requestor may appeal a denial and how to request records from or appeal a denial; makes certain provisions relating to publication of contact information for FOIL requests and appeals.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Mar 27, 2026
Last action Mar 27, 2026
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Committee
1
Mar 27, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO INVESTIGATIONS AND GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Rachel May
DDemocratic/Working Families
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