Relates to the discoverability of recordings found on police body worn cameras and vehicle cameras
S 3926 requires full disclosure of all recordings from police body cameras and vehicle cameras in criminal cases, including outtakes and unused portions, rather than just footage the prosecution plans to use. It directly affects prosecutors, defendants, and courts in criminal proceedings involving police video evidence. The bill mandates that prosecutors disclose all such recordings unless exempt under public officers law, with a limited exception: if materials exceed 10 hours, prosecutors may initially disclose only trial-relevant footage plus a summary, but must provide additional requested recordings within 15 days. This changes current disclosure practices to increase transparency around police-captured video evidence.
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Introduction
Jan 2025
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Introduced Jan 30, 2025
Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Jan 7, 2026
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Jan 30, 2025
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1 primary · 2 co-sponsors
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Zellnor Myrie
DDemocratic
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Brad Hoylman-Sigal
DDemocratic/Working Families
Co
Leroy Comrie
DDemocratic
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