New Public Records Law

The New Public Records Law

Attached please find a detailed outline of the new Public Records Law. Passed on June 3, 2016, this law will reshape the manner in which public entities respond to public records requests. Although the relevant portions of the law will not take effect until January 1, 2017, it is highly likely that each public entity will want to take steps to implement the law well in advance of the effective date. We expect additional guidance from the state will be available at some point in the fall as the Supervisor of Records is required to promulgate regulations to be effective on January 1, 2017.

At this time, there are still more questions than answers, but we will continue to analyze the law and its implications for our public sector clients.

IN THE FALL, WE WILL BE PRESENTING APPROXIMATELY A DOZEN CLIENT TRAINING SESSIONS THROUGHOUT THE STATE. PLEASE LOOK FOR THE RELEASE OF A SCHEDULE IN JULY.

Please call or e-mail Lauren F. Goldberg, Brian W. Riley, Gregg J. Corbo or Michele E. Randazzo with any questions on the new law.