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NY A01518
Bill
Status
1/10/2025
Primary Sponsor
David Weprin
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AI Summary
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Allows audio-visual and still photography coverage by media of public judicial proceedings in New York appellate and trial courts, while giving presiding judges discretion to prohibit or limit filming of particular participants for safety and fair administration of justice
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Permits at least one compact video camera and one audio system in courtrooms, excluding matrimonial proceedings and family court cases, with media responsible for all coverage costs and pooling arrangements
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Prohibits audio-visual coverage of attorney-client conferences, bench conferences, chambers conferences, jury selection (voir dire), jurors at any time, and undercover officers without written consent
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Requires written consent from all parties for coverage of arraignments or suppression hearings, and prohibits coverage of sex crime victims unless the victim specifically requests it
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Establishes contempt penalties for media violations of up to $5,000 per day or 30 days imprisonment, and takes effect 90 days after becoming law
Legislative Description
Relates to audio-visual coverage of judicial proceedings by the media; allows the judge or justice presiding over a proceeding to exercise discretion to prohibit or limit filming or photographing of particular participants; defines terms; provides limitations on audio-visual coverage.
Last Action
referred to judiciary
1/7/2026