New York 2025 Session Status: Introduced

A7552 — Requires members of a public body to complete a minimum level of training on the state's open meetings law and freedom of information law

Last action — Assembly Floor Calendar

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Assembly
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Assembly. Introduced April 01, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

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Odds of enactment

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In plain language

Requires public body members to complete training on open meetings and freedom of information laws.

This bill mandates that members of public bodies undergo at least two hours of training on open meetings and freedom of information laws. The training aims to ensure transparency and accountability in local governance.

What this means for you
  • Families: This means families can expect more transparent interactions with local government bodies.

Summary

Requires members of a public body to complete a minimum of two hours of training, with one hour on the state's open meetings law and one hour on freedom of information law; requires certain local, city, county, town and village public body members to complete such training as well.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. ORDERED TO THIRD READING RULES CAL.227

  2. RULES REPORT CAL.227

  3. REPORTED

  4. REPORTED REFERRED TO RULES

  5. REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS

  6. REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 218 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (218)

218 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does A7552 do?
Requires members of a public body to complete a minimum of two hours of training, with one hour on the state's open meetings law and one hour on freedom of information law; requires certain local, city, county, town and village public body members to complete such training as well.
Who sponsors A7552?
A7552 is sponsored by Karen McMahon.
What is the current status of A7552?
This bill has been introduced in the Assembly. Introduced April 01, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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