S 9790 New York Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Relates to audio-visual coverage of judicial proceedings by the media; repealer

Summary
Relates to audio-visual coverage of judicial proceedings by the media; allows the judge or justice presiding over a proceeding to exercise discretion to prohibit or limit filming or photographing of particular participants; defines terms; provides limitations on audio-visual coverage.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2026
Committee Review
Jun 2026
Senate Passage
Jun 2026
Assembly Passage
Governor
Introduced Apr 6, 2026 Last action Jun 1, 2026
Floor votes · Senate Jun 1, 2026

How they voted

555
Passed · 3 other
Total votes 63
Jun 1, 2026
D Democratic41
36 Yea 2 Nay 3
87% Yea
R Republican22
19 Yea 3 Nay
86% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
7
Key actions
1
Committee
2
Jun 1, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO JUDICIARY
lower
Jun 1, 2026
Upper · Passed
PASSED SENATE
upper
Apr 6, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO JUDICIARY
upper
1 primary · 3 co-sponsors

Sponsors