New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
A 847: Requires each public body to live stream and post video recordings of all open meetings and public hearings
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
A 847 is a bill introduced in the New York House on January 8, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Requires each public body to live stream and post video recordings of all open meetings and public hearings. Primary sponsor: Amy Paulin (Democratic). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (November 14, 2025): ENACTING CLAUSE STRICKEN.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Requires each public body to live stream and post video recordings of all open meetings and public hearings; requires each public body to post such recordings for a period of not less than five years.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3 · Democratic/Working Families 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amy Paulin | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 88 |
| Noah Burroughs | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | House | 18 |
| Jo Anne Simon | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 52 |
| Tony Simone | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 75 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- ENACTING CLAUSE STRICKEN
- REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS