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NY A10176

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

8/20/2014

Primary Sponsor

Luis Sepulveda

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Origin

Assembly

2013-2014 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Adds new section 79-O to New York Civil Rights Law establishing the right to videotape uniformed personnel (police, firefighters, emergency technicians, and paramedics) while they carry out their duties
  • Permits videotaping provided the person does not interfere with uniformed personnel performing their duties
  • Creates a private right of action allowing individuals to recover $25,000 in damages per violation if prevented or prohibited from videotaping by uniformed personnel
  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment

Legislative Description

Relates to videotaping uniformed personnel in the course of carrying out their professional duties.

Last Action

referred to governmental operations

8/20/2014

Committee Referrals

Governmental Operations8/20/2014

Full Bill Text

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