Relates to the award of reasonable attorney's fees in certain proceedings

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Provides for the award of reasonable attorneys' fees in FOIL proceedings if the person is successful and in open meeting proceedings to the successful petitioner and against the public body.

Chamber: House
Introduced: Jan 8, 2025
Last action: Jan 7, 2026 — REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS
Session: 2025-2026
Momentum: 50 · Moderate

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1% Unlikely

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Stage base Amended — base rate 13%, measured from NY's completed sessions
Momentum base 50/100 from the pace of recorded action
Time since last action -22 287 days quiet

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