S 10079

New York Senate bill in Session 2025-2026.

Status: in_committee. Latest action: June 4, 2026.

Enacts the "police radio transparency act".

Bill ID NY-2025-2026-S-10079
Session 2025-2026
Status in_committee
Committee Rules
Senate in_committee 2026-06-04
Public Safety
Summary

Requires that any law enforcement agency in the state that encrypts any portion of its radio communications shall ensure that all of its radio communications, with the exception of sensitive information, may be monitored in real time by professional journalists, newscasters, and individuals employed by emergency services organizations.

Sponsor
Michael Gianaris
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Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2026-04-27 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-06-04 Status in_committee
2026-06-04 Latest Action Senate Floor Calendar
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