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

New York S00645 amends the public officers law to exempt statements made by victims and witnesses of 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 are not publicly disclosed unless it is necessary for law enforcement purposes and does not interfere with ongoing investigations or judicial proceedings.

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

New York S00645 amends the public officers law to exempt statements made by victims and witnesses of 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 are not publicly disclosed unless it is necessary for law enforcement purposes and does not interfere with ongoing investigations or judicial proceedings.