New York S02512 establishes the fundamental right of the people to access public information and attend public meetings.

New York S02512 creates a constitutional right for the people to access public information and to be notified of and attend public meetings. This amendment emphasizes the importance of these rights in a democracy and public deliberation, ensuring they are not unreasonably restricted. The bill proposes adding a new section 20 to article 1 of the constitution to enshrine these rights.

New York S02512 establishes the fundamental right of the people to access public information and attend public meetings.

New York S02512 creates a constitutional right for the people to access public information and to be notified of and attend public meetings. This amendment emphasizes the importance of these rights in a democracy and public deliberation, ensuring they are not unreasonably restricted. The bill proposes adding a new section 20 to article 1 of the constitution to enshrine these rights.