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NY S01084

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/6/2017

Primary Sponsor

Gustavo Rivera

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Origin

Senate

2017-2018 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Creates an online registry and database of privately-owned security cameras in New York City that observe public spaces (sidewalks, building lobbies, courtyards, and vestibules)

  • Requires owners of newly installed cameras to register location, owner contact information, and camera view description within 30 days of installation

  • Requires owners of pre-existing cameras to register their systems within 90 days of the law's effective date

  • Requires police department to obtain camera owner consent or a subpoena before accessing any video footage when a crime occurs near a registered camera

  • Restricts registry use to law enforcement purposes only and exempts all collected data and records from public disclosure under New York's Freedom of Information Law

Legislative Description

Enacts the "Safe Streets Security Camera Registry Act" for the city of New York.

Last Action

REFERRED TO CITIES

1/3/2018

Committee Referrals

Cities2/9/2017
Children and Families1/6/2017

Full Bill Text

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