New York A00834 establishes the fundamental right of the people to access public information and attend public meetings.

New York A00834 creates a constitutional right for the people to access public information and attend public meetings. This bill adds a new section 20 to article 1 of the constitution, emphasizing that the right to inspect and copy government records and to be notified of and attend public meetings is fundamental and should not be unreasonably restricted. The amendment will be referred to voters in the next regular legislative session.

New York A00834 establishes the fundamental right of the people to access public information and attend public meetings.

New York A00834 creates a constitutional right for the people to access public information and attend public meetings. This bill adds a new section 20 to article 1 of the constitution, emphasizing that the right to inspect and copy government records and to be notified of and attend public meetings is fundamental and should not be unreasonably restricted. The amendment will be referred to voters in the next regular legislative session.