New York 2025 Session Status: Introduced

S2520 — Relates to the maximum allowable timeframes to respond to requests for records under the freedom of information act

Last action — Vetoed

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

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 21, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Vetoed by Governor Kathy Hochul (Democratic) on October 09, 2025.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Prognosis

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Odds of enactment

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Summary

Relates to the maximum allowable time frames to respond to requests for records under the freedom of information act.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. VETOED MEMO.29

  2. DELIVERED TO GOVERNOR

  3. RETURNED TO SENATE

  4. PASSED ASSEMBLY

  5. ORDERED TO THIRD READING RULES CAL.777

  6. SUBSTITUTED FOR A3425A

  7. REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS

  8. DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY

  9. PASSED SENATE

  10. AMENDED ON THIRD READING 2520B

  11. ADVANCED TO THIRD READING

  12. AMENDED 2520A

  13. 2ND REPORT CAL.

  14. 1ST REPORT CAL.1434

  15. REFERRED TO INVESTIGATIONS AND GOVERNMENT 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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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Subjects

civil-rights elections
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Frequently asked questions

What does S2520 do?
Relates to the maximum allowable time frames to respond to requests for records under the freedom of information act.
Who sponsors S2520?
S2520 is sponsored by James Skoufis.
What is the current status of S2520?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 21, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track S2520?
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