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NY S05095
Bill
Status
2/18/2025
Primary Sponsor
Joseph Griffo
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AI Summary
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Amends criminal procedure law to require witnesses to provide affirmative consent before their contact information can be disclosed to defendants during discovery
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Mandates law enforcement personnel to request consent for contact information disclosure during initial interviews with witnesses who have relevant evidence
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Requires witnesses who decline to share contact information to provide good cause for the denial
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Obligates prosecutors to file a motion for a protective order on behalf of any witness who does not consent to disclosure of their contact information
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Takes effect immediately upon passage
Legislative Description
Requires affirmative consent for the disclosure of contact information of witnesses to a defendant; provides that denial of such consent shall only be for good cause as determined by the court.
Last Action
REFERRED TO CODES
1/7/2026