Relates to the definition of wiretapping
This bill changes the legal definition of wiretapping in New York's penal law to require consent from **both** people in a phone or telegraph conversation before recording is permitted. It applies to anyone recording communications (e.g., law enforcement, private individuals, or businesses), making it illegal to record without agreement from both the sender and receiver. The law explicitly excludes normal telephone operations by service providers from being considered wiretapping. This update aligns with a "two-party consent" standard for recording communications.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 18, 2025
Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO CODES
upper
Feb 18, 2025
Committee
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upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Joe Griffo
RRepublican/Conservative
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