New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
A 834: Creates the fundamental right of the people to have access to public information
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
A 834 is a bill introduced in the New York House on January 8, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Creates the fundamental right of the people to have access to public information. Primary sponsor: Phil Steck (Democratic). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 30, 2026): OPINION REFERRED TO JUDICIARY.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Creates the fundamental right of the people to have access to public information and to be provided notice of and to attend public meetings.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3 · Democratic/Working Families 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phil Steck | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 110 |
| Noah Burroughs | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | House | 18 |
| Jo Anne Simon | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 52 |
| David Weprin | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 24 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- OPINION REFERRED TO JUDICIARY
- TO ATTORNEY-GENERAL FOR OPINION
- REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS
- OPINION REFERRED TO JUDICIARY
- TO ATTORNEY-GENERAL FOR OPINION
- REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS