Bill > S08172

This bill amends the New York State Correction Law by adding a new section that prohibits employees of the Department of Corrections and Community Supervision or local correctional facilities from intentionally interfering with body-worn or stationary cameras within a correctional facility. Specifically, the bill makes it illegal for employees to obstruct, block, or obscure cameras with the intent to hinder an investigation, conceal criminal activity, or hide unlawful behavior. If an employee violates this provision, they would be charged with a misdemeanor, which is a criminal offense less serious than a felony but more serious than an infraction. The law aims to increase transparency and accountability in correctional facilities by ensuring that camera footage remains unobstructed, which can help protect both inmates and staff by providing an objective record of events. The bill will go into effect 90 days after it becomes law, giving correctional facilities time to implement and communicate the new requirements to their employees.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S8172