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NY A09728
NY A09728Enacts the "keep police radio public act"; ensures that, except for sensitive information, all radio communications are accessible to emergency services organizations and professional journalists.
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Introduced
04/03/2024
04/03/2024
In Committee
04/03/2024
04/03/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
2023-2024 General Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT to amend the executive law, in relation to enacting the "keep police radio public act"
AI Summary
This bill, known as the "Keep Police Radio Public Act," ensures that all radio communications by law enforcement agencies in New York, except for sensitive information, are accessible in real-time to emergency services organizations and professional journalists. The bill defines key terms like "emergency services organization," "encryption," and "sensitive information." It requires law enforcement agencies that encrypt their radio communications to provide access to these communications, and the Department of State is tasked with establishing a process for granting such access within five business days. The bill also authorizes the Department of State to promulgate rules and regulations necessary to implement its provisions.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (7)
Karines Reyes (D)*,
Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn (D),
Monique Chandler-Waterman (D),
Brian Cunningham (D),
Taylor Darling (D),
Jessica González-Rojas (D),
Maryjane Shimsky (D),
Last Action
print number 9728a (on 06/05/2024)
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