A 336 New York Assembly · 2025 Regular Session

Requires the use of body-worn cameras on certain correction officers

This bill requires correction officers supervising general population in maximum-security facilities to wear body-worn cameras recording both audio and video during all interactions with incarcerated individuals. It mandates that all cameras be installed within six months of the law's effective date, with recordings retained for at least six months and subject to privacy protections. The law also requires the department to issue an annual report evaluating the cameras' impact on safety metrics like assaults, injuries, and deaths. The policy directly affects correction officers, incarcerated individuals, and department staff in designated facilities.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 8, 2025 Last action Jan 7, 2026
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A336 A336A · 3 edits
MINOR
This bill changes a pilot program requiring body cameras for correction officers at maximum security facilities into a permanent requirement. The pilot program is eliminated, and the requirement now applies to all officers supervising general population incarcerated individuals at maximum security facilities without a trial period.
Scope change
The bill changed from a limited pilot program to a permanent statewide requirement for all correction officers at maximum security facilities supervising general population incarcerated individuals.
SCOPE

Changed from a pilot program to a permanent requirement for all correction officers at maximum security facilities.

TIMELINE

Removed the pilot program completion report requirement and changed the effective date from six months after becoming law to immediate effect.

REQUIREMENT

Added privacy protections prohibiting surveillance of incarcerated individuals, officers, or employees.

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Total actions
4
Key actions
2
Committee
2
Amendments
2
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO CORRECTION
lower
Feb 26, 2025
Lower · Passed
PRINT NUMBER 336A
lower
Feb 26, 2025
Lower · Passed
AMEND (T) AND RECOMMIT TO CORRECTION
lower
Jan 8, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO CORRECTION
lower
1 primary · 3 co-sponsors

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