New York
Open Meetings Law
Formally: New York Open Meetings Law
N.Y. Pub. Off. Law §§ 100–111
Sunshine Score
| Advance Notice | 3 days, online posting required |
|---|---|
| Public Comment | Not required, remote allowed |
| Closed Sessions | 6 permitted categories |
| Minutes | Required, online posting required |
| Recording | Not required |
| Remote Participation | Allowed |
| Enforcement | Voidable, legislature exempt |
Agenda & Notice Requirements
Online posting: Required
Post notice at least 72 hours before meeting scheduled at least one week in advance; reasonable time before other meetings; documents for meeting posted online at least 24 hours before; post on website when possible
Agenda changes at meeting: Allowed — majority vote
Public Participation
New York Open Meetings Law (Public Officers Law § 100 et seq.) does not mandate public comment at open meetings. Bodies set their own participation policies. NYC Council, many county legislatures, and municipal boards allow comment by local rule, not state law.
Virtual Meetings
Allowed under NY Public Officers Law § 103-a (Chapter 56 of Laws of 2022); members may attend by videoconference. A quorum may be present collectively across multiple locations open to the public. Meeting must be recorded and posted within 5 business days. Advisory committee members may attend from non-public locations (2024 amendment).
Closed Sessions
Closed (executive) sessions: Allowed under specific circumstances
Permitted Categories
Meeting Minutes
Online posting: Required
Content requirements: date, time, place, members present, all motions and votes thereon (Public Officers Law § 106)
Recording & Broadcast
Enforcement
Scope
This law applies to:
Legislature: Exempt (follows own rules)
Accessibility & Language Access
ADA accessibility: ADA Title II applies to all public meetings. The state statute does not add requirements beyond federal law; reasonable accommodations must be provided on request.
Language access: No statutory language-access mandate beyond federal Civil Rights Act Title VI obligations for recipients of federal funds.