Local law · Int 1040-2024
Creating expedited processing of FOIL requests to professional journalists
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A Local Law to amend the New York city charter, in relation to creating expedited processing of FOIL requests to professional journalists
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New York City Council
Summary
This bill would create a process for expedited processing of FOIL requests to professional journalists, by requiring agencies to respond to their requests within 10 days of acknowledgment of receipt, unless unreasonable, but no later than six months from acknowledgement of receipt.
Summary from NYC Council (Legistar). How we handle summaries
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Where it stands
The session ended before it was voted on. It was not defeated; it simply ran out of time, which is what happens to most legislation. It would have to be reintroduced.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Up for a vote
- Passed one chamber
- Passed
- Enacted
Committee
Committee on Governmental Operations, State & Federal Legislation
Cosponsors
Crystal Hudson, Nantasha M. Williams and 4 others
Cosponsors in the order the New York City Council lists them.
- Democratic6
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Full history
- Dec 31, 2025
Filed
This Introduction was Filed (End of Session)
NYC Council
- Sep 12, 2024
Introduced
This Introduction was Introduced by Council
NYC Council
- Sep 12, 2024
Referred to committee
This Introduction was Referred to Comm by Council to the Committee on Governmental Operations, State & Federal Legislation
NYC Council