New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
A 9340: Permits assessment of certain fees and costs upon wrongful denial of access to records under the freedom of information law
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
A 9340 is a bill introduced in the New York House on December 10, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Permits assessment of certain fees and costs upon wrongful denial of access to records under the freedom of information law. Primary sponsor: Tommy John Schiavoni (Democratic/Working Families). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (March 24, 2026): REPORTED REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Permits assessment of certain fees and costs upon wrongful denial of access to records under the freedom of information law when either the person has substantially prevailed, or if the agency failed to respond within the statutory time.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Democratic/Working Families 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tommy John Schiavoni | Primary sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | House | 1 |
| Robert Carroll | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 44 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- REPORTED REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS
- REPORTED REFERRED TO CODES
- REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS
- REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS