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NY A03642
NY A03642Prohibits the release of criminal history or any mental health history records by a police agency, prosecutorial agency or other law enforcement agency of individuals who were the subject of the use of force by a police or peace officer.
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Introduced
01/28/2025
01/28/2025
In Committee
01/28/2025
01/28/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 General Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT to amend the executive law, in relation to prohibiting the release of certain records of victims of police violence by a police agency, prosecutorial agency or other law enforcement agency
AI Summary
This bill prohibits police agencies, prosecutorial agencies, and other law enforcement agencies from publicly releasing or disseminating criminal history or mental health history records of individuals who have been subjected to the use of force by a police or peace officer. Specifically, the bill defines police officers according to section 1.20 of the criminal procedure law and peace officers according to section 2.10 of the criminal procedure law. The legislation aims to protect the privacy of individuals involved in incidents of police use of force by preventing the release of potentially stigmatizing personal information to news or media organizations. The bill would take effect 30 days after becoming law, and it represents a significant restriction on the public disclosure of personal records in the context of law enforcement interactions involving force.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
referred to governmental operations (on 01/28/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A3642 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=A03642&term=2025&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#A03642 |
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