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NY S07932

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

7/31/2014

Primary Sponsor

Ruben Diaz

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Origin

Senate

2013-2014 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Adds new section 79-o to the Civil Rights Law establishing the right to videotape uniformed personnel while they perform their duties, provided the videotaping does not interfere with their work

  • Defines "uniformed personnel" to include police officers, firefighters, emergency technicians, and paramedics

  • Allows individuals prevented or prohibited from videotaping by uniformed personnel to recover damages of $25,000 per violation

  • 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 RULES

7/31/2014

Committee Referrals

Rules7/31/2014

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