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NY S05289

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/20/2025

Primary Sponsor

Luis Sepulveda

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Mandates police agencies release body camera recordings within 30 days when officers fire a gun and hit someone or could have caused injury, use a stun gun, or use any other force that causes harm
  • Defines "body camera recordings" as video and audio captured by cameras worn by police officers or peace officers
  • Applies to both police officers and peace officers
  • Adds new section 837-y to the executive law
  • Takes effect 30 days after becoming law

Legislative Description

Requires the release of body camera recordings in instances where an officer fires a gun and hits someone or could have caused injury, uses a stun gun, or makes use of any other force that causes harm within thirty days of such incident.

Last Action

REFERRED TO CODES

1/7/2026

Committee Referrals

Codes2/20/2025

Full Bill Text

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