Local law · Int 0718-2026
Reporting on police department compliance with freedom of information law requests
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A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to reporting on police department compliance with freedom of information law requests
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New York City Council
Summary
This bill would require the Department of Investigations to annually report on the New York City Police Department’s (NYPD) compliance with the Freedom of Information Law. The report would provide recommendations on improving compliance with the Freedom of Information Law as well as data about the kinds of requests being made and the timeline on which NYPD responded to the request.
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Where it stands
Assigned to a committee for review.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Up for a vote
- Passed one chamber
- Passed
- Enacted
Committee
Committee on Public Safety
Cosponsors
Farah N. Louis, Lincoln Restler and 3 others
Cosponsors in the order the New York City Council lists them.
- Democratic5
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Full history
- Feb 24, 2026
Introduced
This Introduction was Introduced by Council
NYC Council
- Feb 24, 2026
Referred to committee
This Introduction was Referred to Comm by Council to the Committee on Public Safety
NYC Council