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NY S09286

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/25/2026

Primary Sponsor

Luis Sepulveda

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires express consent from all parties and the mediator before any audio or video recording can be made of court-annexed alternative dispute resolution proceedings or mediation sessions
  • Renders any recording made without all-party consent inadmissible in judicial, administrative, or arbitral proceedings
  • Makes unauthorized recording of these proceedings punishable as contempt of court, subject to fines or other sanctions determined by the court
  • Amends Civil Practice Law and Rules Section 4506, overriding any inconsistent provisions in that section and Penal Law Article 250
  • Takes effect 90 days after becoming law

Legislative Description

Establishes an all-party consent requirement for any audio or video recording of mediation and court-annexed alternative dispute resolution proceedings.

Last Action

PRINT NUMBER 9286A

3/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/25/2026

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