Creating expedited processing of FOIL requests to professional journalists
Introduced
Moved
Reached a final decision
Introduced Sep 12, 2024
Official status: Filed (End of Session)
Derived from the official record below.
Officially: “A Local Law to amend the New York city charter, in relation to creating expedited processing of FOIL requests to professional journalists” Read the full text
Governmental Operations, State & Federal Legislation
What it does
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 written by City Council staff, from the official record. Plain-language AI rewrite with cited sections coming. Not legal advice.
Where it is
Introduced by Council · Sep 12, 2024
Referred to Comm by Council · Sep 12, 2024
Filed (End of Session) · Dec 31, 2025
Official documents
Summary of Int. No. 1040
officialInt. No. 1040
officialSeptember 12, 2024 - Stated Meeting Agenda
officialHearing Transcript - Stated Meeting 9-12-24
officialMinutes of the Stated Meeting - September 12, 2024
officialStraight from the Council record: fiscal impact statements, committee reports, and hearing transcripts as filed.
The numbers
7
sponsors on the bill
Sponsors
Alexa AvilésCrystal HudsonNantasha M. WilliamsTiffany L. CabánChris BanksOswald J. FelizJennifer Gutiérrez
Every fact on this page links to its source, starting with the official bill record. Last action: Filed (End of Session) (Dec 31, 2025).