New York bills · 2025 Regular Session
New York S 1689
Provides press access to open meetings of an agency or authority and requires notice of such meetings to local governments
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Rachel May (Democratic/Working Families)
Summary
Official abstract published by the New York legislature
Defines "professional journalist"; provides press access to open meanings of an agency or authority; prohibits the adoption of policies or rules restricting such access; requires notice of such meetings to local governments.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Mar 2, 2026 · Senate
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