New York S10098 amends the public officers law to set maximum timeframes for agencies to respond to Freedom of Information Act requests.

New York S10098 amends the public officers law to establish specific timeframes for state agencies to respond to Freedom of Information Act requests. Agencies must provide records within 180 days for requests made before January 1, 2028, within 90 days for requests made between January 1, 2028, and December 31, 2028, and within 60 days for requests made after January 1, 2029. If an agency cannot meet these deadlines, it must notify the requester and the committee on open government, explaining the delay and providing monthly updates.

New York S10098 amends the public officers law to set maximum timeframes for agencies to respond to Freedom of Information Act requests.

New York S10098 amends the public officers law to establish specific timeframes for state agencies to respond to Freedom of Information Act requests. Agencies must provide records within 180 days for requests made before January 1, 2028, within 90 days for requests made between January 1, 2028, and December 31, 2028, and within 60 days for requests made after January 1, 2029. If an agency cannot meet these deadlines, it must notify the requester and the committee on open government, explaining the delay and providing monthly updates.