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NY S09201
Bill
Status
2/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Monica Martinez
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AI Summary
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Requires businesses to immediately release surveillance footage to New York law enforcement upon formal written request when the footage is relevant to a felony investigation occurring on the business premises
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Businesses must preserve surveillance footage and not delete or record over it when aware a felony may have occurred on their premises or upon receiving a law enforcement request
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Allows businesses up to 24 hours for legal counsel review before releasing footage, and permits seeking a court order to delay release if footage might incriminate the business or violate privacy rights
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Establishes penalties of up to $100,000 per incident plus civil liability for damages caused by failure to release footage in a timely manner
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Requires the Secretary of State to submit annual reports to the governor and legislature on compliance and challenges experienced by law enforcement and businesses
Legislative Description
Enacts the "Edeedson 'Joshy' Cine, Jr. Transparency Act"; requires businesses that possess surveillance footage relevant to an ongoing New York state law enforcement investigation into a felony offense believed to have been committed on the premises of such business shall immediately release such surveillance footage to a New York state law enforcement agency upon receipt of a formal written request by such law enforcement agency; establishes exceptions to the requirement to immediately release footage; establishes penalties.
Last Action
REFERRED TO CODES
2/13/2026