New York bill S06852 mandates public bodies to live stream and archive video recordings of all open meetings and public hearings.

Bill S06852 amends the public officers law to require all public bodies in New York to live stream open meetings and public hearings in real-time on their websites. Additionally, these public bodies must post video recordings of such meetings and hearings on their websites within five business days of the meeting or hearing. The recordings must be maintained for a period of not less than five years. This bill aims to increase transparency and public access to governmental proceedings.

New York bill S06852 mandates public bodies to live stream and archive video recordings of all open meetings and public hearings.

Bill S06852 amends the public officers law to require all public bodies in New York to live stream open meetings and public hearings in real-time on their websites. Additionally, these public bodies must post video recordings of such meetings and hearings on their websites within five business days of the meeting or hearing. The recordings must be maintained for a period of not less than five years. This bill aims to increase transparency and public access to governmental proceedings.