Bill > S03926

This bill amends New York state law to expand the disclosure requirements for recordings from police body-worn cameras and vehicle cameras in legal proceedings. Specifically, the bill mandates full disclosure of all recordings made or received by police or peace officers through body-worn cameras and vehicle cameras during legal discovery processes. The changes apply to both civil and criminal cases, requiring prosecutors to disclose these recordings as part of evidence discovery. If the total recordings exceed ten hours, prosecutors can initially disclose only the recordings they intend to use at trial, but must provide a list of other recordings' sources and general subject matter, with defendants retaining the right to request additional recordings. The bill also maintains existing protections, such as exempting materials compiled for law enforcement purposes that are already protected under public officers law, and allowing prosecutors to withhold the names of 911 callers without requiring a specific protective order. These amendments aim to increase transparency and provide more comprehensive access to potential evidence captured by police recording devices.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S3926