Bill Commons

NY S 10079

substituted

Enacts the "police radio transparency act"

New York · 2025-2026 Regular Session · upper

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Did NY S 10079 pass?

The current status of NY S 10079 is not known from the official record. Latest recorded action (2026-06-04): SUBSTITUTED BY A11199A

What is NY S 10079 about?

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.

Who sponsors NY S 10079?

Michael Gianaris is the primary sponsor of NY S 10079, joined by 7 cosponsors.

Description

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.

Introduced
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Latest action
2026-06-04 — SUBSTITUTED BY A11199A
Bill type
bill
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Sponsors

  • Michael Gianarisprimary
  • Nathalia Fernandezcosponsor
  • Kristen Gonzalezcosponsor
  • Robert Jacksoncosponsor
  • Kevin S. Parkercosponsor
  • Gustavo Riveracosponsor
  • Julia Salazarcosponsor
  • Luis R. Sepúlvedacosponsor

Committees

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Action timeline

Newest first

  1. 2026-06-04

    SUBSTITUTED BY A11199A

  2. 2026-06-04

    ORDERED TO THIRD READING CAL.1761

  3. 2026-06-04

    COMMITTEE DISCHARGED AND COMMITTED TO RULES

    referral-committee

  4. 2026-04-27

    REFERRED TO FINANCE

    referral-committee

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Official source

https://legislation.nysenate.gov/api/3/bills/2025-2026/S10079?summary=&detail=

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