ALBANY – A bill introduced by Senator James Skoufis (D, Orange County) which requires municipalities to maintain municipal websites has been signed into law by Governor Kathy Hochul.
“This law will address that and increase transparency, allowing every resident (and potential residents) to access current information,” Skoufis said. “Website hosting and management has improved over the last few decades, and we are excited to see this signed into law.”
The legislation requires municipalities to maintain a website that is accessible to the public and provides important information to residents. Websites must contain basic information, financial reports, meeting and election notices, meeting agendas and minutes, and an updated version of local codes or laws.
According to one report, some municipal websites lack basic city or town information like names and contacts for elected officials, municipal services, and local laws and ordinances.
“In 2024, there is no excuse for a municipality not to have a website that is updated regularly and provides residents with pertinent information about the operations of their local government.”
The legislation was co-signed by Senator Nathalia Fernandez, a Democrat who represents part of the Bronx and Westchester County
Source: Mid-Hudson News Network
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