Bill > A06818

This bill directs the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) and the New York City Transit Authority to ensure that all security cameras in subway stations are properly functioning and to publish detailed annual reports about their camera systems. The required annual reports must include specific information such as the total number of camera system-wide failures in a calendar year, the percentage of cameras that failed, the duration of each camera's malfunction, identifiable causes of camera failures, and a comprehensive list of camera failures broken down by individual subway station. By mandating these reporting requirements, the bill aims to increase transparency and accountability regarding the maintenance and operational status of security cameras across the New York City subway system, which could potentially improve passenger safety and help transit authorities quickly address camera maintenance issues.

Government Affairs

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A6818