Creation of a centralized system for processing freedom of information law requests.
Introduced
Moved
Reached a final decision
Became law
Derived from the official record below.
Officially: “A Local Law to amend the New York city charter, in relation to the creation of a centralized system for processing freedom of information law requests” Read the full text
Technology
What it does
This bill would require the Commissioner of the Department of Records and Information Services (“DoRIS”) to create and maintain a centralized portal for Freedom of Information Law (“FOIL”) requests within 18 months of the effective date of this bill. The portal would be required to allow the public to submit, track, and receive updates on FOIL requests, and to view agency responses once released. It would also require DoRIS to submit to the Mayor and the Speaker of the Council an implementation plan within 6 months, describing the steps necessary to implement the requirements of the portal.
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 · Apr 10, 2025
Referred to Comm by Council · Apr 10, 2025
Hearing Held by Committee · Jun 26, 2025
Committee on Technology
Hearing Held by Committee · Jun 26, 2025
Committee on Civil Service and Labor
Laid Over by Committee · Jun 26, 2025
Committee on Civil Service and Labor
Laid Over by Committee · Jun 26, 2025
Committee on Technology
Hearing Held by Committee · Nov 25, 2025
Committee on Technology
Amendment Proposed by Comm · Nov 25, 2025
Committee on Technology
Amended by Committee · Nov 25, 2025
Committee on Technology
Approved by Committee · Nov 25, 2025
Committee on Technology
Approved by Council · Nov 25, 2025
Sent to Mayor by Council · Nov 25, 2025
City Charter Rule Adopted · Dec 25, 2025
Administration
Returned Unsigned by Mayor · Dec 26, 2025
Official documents
Summary of Int. No. 1235-A
officialSummary of Int. No. 1235
officialInt. No. 1235
officialApril 10, 2025 - Stated Meeting Agenda
officialHearing Transcript - Stated Meeting 4-10-25
officialFiscal Impact Statement - City Council
officialCommittee Report 6/26/25
officialHearing Testimony 6/26/25
officialHearing Transcript 6/26/25
officialProposed Int. No. 1235-A - 11/18/25
officialCommittee Report 11/25/25
officialHearing Transcript 11/25/25
officialNovember 25, 2025 - Stated Meeting Agenda
officialInt. No. 1235-A (FINAL)
officialInt. No. 1235-A - Fiscal Impact Statement - City Council
officialInt. No. 1235-A - Fiscal Impact Statement - OMB
officialHearing Transcript - Stated Meeting 11-25-25
officialLocal Law 199
officialStraight from the Council record: fiscal impact statements, committee reports, and hearing transcripts as filed.
The numbers
37
sponsors on the bill
Sponsors
Gale A. BrewerJennifer GutiérrezLynn C. SchulmanTiffany L. CabánJustin L. BrannanShahana K. HanifChris BanksNantasha M. WilliamsJulie MeninRita C. JosephDiana I. AyalaAlexa AvilésPierina Ana SanchezShekar KrishnanChristopher MarteLincoln RestlerMercedes NarcisseSandy NurseFarah N. LouisErik D. BottcherAlthea V. StevensCarmen N. De La RosaKamillah HanksCrystal HudsonOswald J. FelizShaun AbreuAmanda C. FaríasKevin C. RileyJames F. GennaroEric DinowitzKeith PowersChi A. OsséRobert F. HoldenYusef SalaamJulie WonDarlene MealyFrank Morano
Who is lobbying on this
Reinvent Albanyvia Reinvent Albany · Public, Community Interest & Not-for-profit Organization
4 filingsCitizens Union of the City of New Yorkvia Citizens Union of the City of New York · Public, Community Interest & Not-for-profit Organization
2 filingsThe Legal Aid Societyvia The Legal Aid Society · Law
1 filingSurveillance Technology Oversight Project, Inc.via Surveillance Technology Oversight Project, Inc. · Public, Community Interest & Not-for-profit Organization
1 filingFrom 8 City Clerk eLobbyist filings naming this bill (2025). Filings are self-reported by lobbying firms and show who is paid to influence this bill. They do not say which side, or whether it worked.
Every fact on this page links to its source, starting with the official bill record. Last action: Returned Unsigned by Mayor (Dec 26, 2025).