Exempts statements of victims and witnesses relating to sexual abuse or misconduct from disclosure under FOIL provisions.

New York Assembly Bill A03463 amends the public officers law to exempt statements made by victims or witnesses relating to sexual abuse or misconduct from disclosure under the Freedom of Information Law (FOIL). This change aims to protect the privacy and safety of individuals involved in such cases, ensuring their statements remain confidential unless disclosure would interfere with law enforcement or judicial proceedings, compromise a fair trial, or reveal confidential sources or investigative techniques. The act takes effect immediately upon enactment.

Exempts statements of victims and witnesses relating to sexual abuse or misconduct from disclosure under FOIL provisions.

New York Assembly Bill A03463 amends the public officers law to exempt statements made by victims or witnesses relating to sexual abuse or misconduct from disclosure under the Freedom of Information Law (FOIL). This change aims to protect the privacy and safety of individuals involved in such cases, ensuring their statements remain confidential unless disclosure would interfere with law enforcement or judicial proceedings, compromise a fair trial, or reveal confidential sources or investigative techniques. The act takes effect immediately upon enactment.