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NY S05824
NY S05824Relates to confidential hearing records; authorizes attorney representing incarcerated individual in certain proceedings to obtain a copy of hearing record; prohibits redisclosure.
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Introduced
03/03/2025
03/03/2025
In Committee
01/07/2026
01/07/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 General Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT to amend the correction law, in relation to confidential hearing records
AI Summary
This bill amends the New York Correction Law to allow attorneys representing incarcerated individuals to obtain a complete copy of hearing records related to disciplinary proceedings or associated lawsuits, with important restrictions. Specifically, the attorney receiving these records is prohibited from sharing or "redisclosing" the records with anyone not legally authorized to access them. The bill also permits the redaction of sensitive identifying information about confidential informants, such as their name, identification number, housing location, or work assignment, from the hearing records. This provision appears designed to balance an attorney's need to effectively represent their client by having full access to hearing records while also protecting the privacy and potentially the safety of confidential sources within the correctional system.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
REFERRED TO CRIME VICTIMS, CRIME AND CORRECTION (on 01/07/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S5824 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=S05824&term=2025&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#S05824 |
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