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NY A08745
Bill
Status
6/2/2025
Primary Sponsor
Erik Dilan
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AI Summary
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Establishes an adverse inference against testimony of correction officers or department employees in disciplinary proceedings involving incarcerated individuals when the officer violated department rules by disabling cameras
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Applies when officers turned off facility cameras, body-worn cameras, or otherwise prevented recording of the incident that is the subject of the disciplinary proceeding
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Amends Section 137 of the correction law by adding a new subdivision 7
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Takes effect 90 days after becoming law
Legislative Description
Provides for an adverse inference against the testimony of an officer or other employee of the department of corrections and community supervision, where such officer or other employee violated department rules or regulations by turning off a facility camera or body-worn camera or otherwise prevented such camera or cameras from recording the incident which is the subject of such disciplinary proceeding.
Last Action
referred to correction
1/7/2026