Relates to the discoverability of recordings found on police body worn cameras and vehicle cameras
Bill A 7176 amends civil practice law to require full disclosure of recordings from police body worn cameras and vehicle cameras in civil cases. This means all relevant footage, including outtakes, must be provided if it involves a person central to the case. The bill ensures that parties involved in civil proceedings can access these recordings. However, it does not apply to materials compiled for law enforcement purposes that are already exempt from disclosure under existing public officers law.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Mar 21, 2025
Last action Jan 7, 2026
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MINOR
This bill amendment primarily adds a clause stating that the act takes effect immediately, while removing the previous section that amended criminal procedure law regarding police camera recordings. The substantive policy content about police camera disclosure requirements was deleted from this version.
Scope change
The bill's scope was significantly reduced by removing the main provision that amended criminal procedure law regarding police camera recordings. The remaining text now only contains the immediate effective date provision.
REQUIREMENT
Deleted Section 2 which contained detailed requirements for police camera recording disclosure, including rules about 911 calls, body worn cameras, vehicle cameras, and disclosure timelines.
TIMELINE
Added language stating the act shall take effect immediately, which was previously contained in a removed section.
TECHNICAL
Changed the bill number format from '7176' to '7176--A' and updated committee status to reflect that the bill was discharged, amended, and recommitted.
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Committee
2
Amendments
2
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO JUDICIARY
lower
May 20, 2025
Lower · Passed
PRINT NUMBER 7176A
lower
May 20, 2025
Lower · Passed
AMEND (T) AND RECOMMIT TO JUDICIARY
lower
Mar 21, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO JUDICIARY
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Monique Chandler-Waterman
DDemocratic
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