ALBANY â Two proposed measures in the state Legislature would amend New Yorkâs Open Meetings Law and ensure municipalities provide proper access to public documents and data â especially in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, officials said.
Bill No. A.1228/S.01150 would require all documents used or discussed during a public municipal meeting to be posted online at least 24 hours beforehand. It would also require municipalities to stream the meeting on the governmental bodyâs website to a practicable extent, post a video of the meeting on its website within five business days, and require the public body to keep recordings for at least five years.