Bill > A04028

This bill requires correctional facilities, including Rikers Island, to disclose video footage related to the death of an incarcerated individual involving a correctional officer to the Attorney General's Office of Special Investigation within 72 hours of the death. The bill defines "video footage" broadly to include recordings from fixed cameras, body-worn cameras, and other recording devices used by correctional staff. The legislation mandates that no redactions can be made to the video before submission, though the Attorney General's office will determine appropriate redactions according to its video release policy. The office can delay disclosure only if it certifies that immediate release would compromise an ongoing criminal investigation, and such a delay cannot exceed 90 days without additional certification. The bill's legislative intent emphasizes promoting transparency and accountability in correctional facilities and deterring potential misconduct by ensuring independent review of incidents involving inmate deaths.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A4028