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NY S07947
NY S07947Relates to the use of body-worn cameras by police officers; requires the department of environmental conservation and the office of parks, recreation and historic preservation establish a program to provide and require officers to wear body-worn cameras while on patrol.
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Introduced
01/04/2024
01/04/2024
In Committee
01/04/2024
01/04/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
2023-2024 General Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT to amend the environmental conservation law and the parks, recreation and historic preservation law, in relation to the use of bodyworn cameras by police officers
AI Summary
This bill requires the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and the Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation to establish a program to provide and require police officers, including state park police, to wear body-worn cameras while on patrol. The bill outlines specific situations where the cameras must record, such as uses of force, arrests, and interactions with the public. The bill also allows officers to refrain from recording in certain sensitive situations and when requested by members of the public. The Attorney General is granted the authority to investigate instances where body cameras fail to record as required.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION (on 01/04/2024)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2023/S7947 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=S07947&term=2023&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#S07947 |
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