Bill > A03642

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.