New York Public Records Law

= Short Description =

Who is covered?
Governor: Covered

Legislature: covered with some exceptions

Courts: not covered

Advisory Committees: covered

What is the process like?
Anyone may request records. Each agency can set its own procedures for requests. Each agency must maintain a reasonably detailed list of records in their possession. Requests must be submitted in writing and reasonably describe the records being sought. Responses must be issued within 5 business days of the reciept of a request. Fees for copying cannot exceed $0.25 per page, unless otherwise specified, or the actual cost of reproducing a specific record. Search fees are not provided for in the law.

Most recent changes?
In 2005 amendments were made to specify timeframes for responses.

= Legislation =

The following are bills introduced in 2011:

= Articles, Blog Posts, etc =