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NY A09279

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/10/2016

Primary Sponsor

Daniel O'Donnell

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Origin

Assembly

2015-2016 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Establishes a pilot program requiring the Department of Corrections Commissioner to implement body-worn cameras on correction officers supervising general population inmates at one maximum security facility

  • Mandates at least 50 correction officers on a single shift wear personal video recording devices that capture both audio and video of all officer-inmate interactions

  • Requires all equipment installation within six months of the law's effective date in 2016

  • Specifies video recordings must be catalogued and retained by the department for a minimum of six months

  • Directs the Commissioner to establish rules and regulations setting minimum equipment standards and protecting the personal privacy of recorded individuals

Legislative Description

Relates to establishing a pilot program for the use of body-worn cameras on certain correction officers.

Last Action

ordered to third reading rules cal.400

6/15/2016

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means6/14/2016
Codes2/25/2016
Correction2/10/2016

Full Bill Text

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