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A 7226

Makes certain not-for-profit corporations subject to the freedom of information and open meetings laws

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn

Overview: Bill Number: A 7226, Title: Makes certain not-for-profit corporations subject to the freedom of information and open meetings laws, Status: REFERRED TO CORPORATIONS, AUTH

REFERRED TO CORPORATIONS, AUTHORITIES AND COMMISSIONS
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Bill Summary · A 7226

Overview: Bill Number: A 7226, Title: Makes certain not-for-profit corporations subject to the freedom of information and open meetings laws, Status: REFERRED TO CORPORATIONS, AUTHORITIES AND COMMISSIONS, Introduced: March 21, 2025

Purpose and Intent: This bill aims to expand the application of the Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) and the Open Meetings Law to certain not-for-profit corporations in New York. The goal is to increase transparency and public access to information and decision-making processes of these organizations.

Key Provisions:
- Defines "not-for-profit corporation" to include any corporation formed under the Not-for-Profit Corporation Law that receives more than 50% of its annual funding from state or local government sources.
- Requires these not-for-profit corporations to comply with FOIL, allowing the public to request and access records.
- Mandates that these not-for-profit corporations hold meetings that are open to the public, in accordance with the Open Meetings Law.
- Provides exceptions for sensitive or confidential information, such as personal data, trade secrets, or information related to ongoing litigation.

Affected Parties and Impacts:
- Not-for-profit corporations that receive more than 50% of their annual funding from state or local government sources would be subject to these transparency requirements.
- The public would gain greater access to information and decision-making processes of these organizations, potentially increasing accountability and oversight.

Procedural and Timeline Considerations:
The bill has been referred to the Committee on Corporations, Authorities and Commissions for further consideration. If passed, the new requirements would take effect immediately upon becoming law.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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