New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
S 2598: Expands the training time for local municipalities in relation to the open meetings law
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- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 2598 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on January 21, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Expands the training time for local municipalities in relation to the open meetings law. Primary sponsor: Shelley Mayer (Democratic/Working Families). Most recent recorded action (March 10, 2026): REFERRED TO LOCAL GOVERNMENTS.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Expands the training time for local municipalities in relation to the open meetings law; requires at least one hour of such training be provided by the committee on open government or an appropriate entity in relation to compliance with the open meetings law and if not provided, a justification shall be given.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic/Working Families 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shelley Mayer | Primary sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 37 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- REFERRED TO LOCAL GOVERNMENTS
- DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY
- PASSED SENATE
- AMENDED ON THIRD READING 2598A
- ADVANCED TO THIRD READING
- 2ND REPORT CAL.
- 1ST REPORT CAL.176
- REFERRED TO LOCAL GOVERNMENT
- RETURNED TO SENATE
- DIED IN ASSEMBLY
- REFERRED TO LOCAL GOVERNMENTS
- DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY
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