Bill > S01694

This bill amends the New York State Penal Law to prohibit recording or broadcasting the entrance or exit of school grounds or properties containing school grounds. Specifically, the bill adds a fourth subsection to the existing harassment in the second degree statute, making it a violation for a person to either broadcast or record school ground entrances/exits or to use or install any device (such as a camera, cellular phone, or electronic viewing instrument) capable of recording, storing, or transmitting visual images of these areas. The language replaces gender-specific terms like "he or she" with more neutral terminology like "the actor" and expands the definition of harassment to include these specific actions related to school locations. The bill will take effect on the first of November following its passage, providing a clear timeframe for implementation. This amendment appears designed to protect student safety by preventing unauthorized surveillance of school entry and exit points.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S1694