Permits assessment of certain fees and costs upon wrongful denial of access to records under the freedom of information law

Summary

The bill amends New York’s public officers law so a court can order an agency to pay reasonable attorney’s fees and litigation costs to a person who substantially prevails in a FOIL suit. It applies when an agency either fails to respond on time or denies access without a reasonable basis. The change aims to deter improper denials and help requesters recover costs.

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