Bill > A01793

This bill authorizes local municipal agencies responsible for sanitation or waste management to install and use surveillance cameras to combat illegal dumping. Specifically, the legislation amends the environmental conservation law to explicitly permit these local agencies to set up cameras in areas where illegal dumping occurs and to review the camera footage in order to identify individuals who are improperly disposing of waste. Illegal dumping refers to the unauthorized disposal of trash, debris, or other materials in unauthorized locations, which can create environmental and public health hazards. By providing legal authorization for surveillance, the bill aims to help local governments more effectively monitor and potentially prosecute those who engage in this unlawful practice. The bill would take effect immediately upon passage, giving municipal agencies a new tool to address waste management violations and protect their communities from environmental misconduct.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A1793