New York bill S00067 allows agencies to redact exempt parts of records before disclosure under the freedom of information law.

New York bill S00067 amends the public officers law to permit agencies to redact exempt parts of records before disclosure under the freedom of information law. Agencies must disclose all records except those exempt by state or federal statute. When a record contains both exempt and non-exempt portions, agencies may redact the exempt parts. A denial of access must be based on a particularized and specific justification, not merely the category or type of record. The bill takes effect immediately.

New York bill S00067 allows agencies to redact exempt parts of records before disclosure under the freedom of information law.

New York bill S00067 amends the public officers law to permit agencies to redact exempt parts of records before disclosure under the freedom of information law. Agencies must disclose all records except those exempt by state or federal statute. When a record contains both exempt and non-exempt portions, agencies may redact the exempt parts. A denial of access must be based on a particularized and specific justification, not merely the category or type of record. The bill takes effect immediately.