Bill > S03167

This bill requires all New York City agencies that issue summonses to systematically document violations with photographic evidence when feasible. Specifically, each city agency will first review their types of violations to identify those that can be proven through photos, and then for those identified violations, agencies must capture photographic evidence at the time of issuing a summons using any device capable of creating an electronic picture file. If photographing a violation is impractical or impossible, the issuing officer must provide a written explanation within the summons explaining why. The bill also mandates that these photographic pieces of evidence be included in online summons filings, allowing the person receiving the summons to view the visual documentation supporting the violation. Additionally, agencies are granted the authority to develop their own specific procedures for collecting this photographic evidence. The goal appears to be increasing transparency and providing clearer documentation for administrative violations across New York City's various agencies.

Budget and Finance, Government Affairs

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S3167