A 9144 New York Assembly · 2025 Regular Session

Prohibits parties to mediation or dispute resolution from recording such proceedings without the consent of all parties

Summary

Establishes an all-party consent requirement for any audio or video recording of mediation and court-annexed alternative dispute resolution proceedings.

Bill status passed both 4 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Oct 2025

Committee Review

Mar 2026

Assembly Passage

Mar 2026

Senate Passage

May 2026

Governor

Introduced Oct 17, 2025 Last action May 14, 2026

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What changed between versions

A9144 → A9144A · 3 edits

MINOR

The bill was reprinted after being amended and recommitted to the Judiciary Committee. The most significant substantive change is a shift in language from 'may' to 'shall' regarding the prohibition of recording mediation proceedings, clarifying that parties are strictly forbidden from recording without consent rather than having a discretionary option. Additionally, the penalty for violating this rule was broadened from being 'deemed' contempt of court to 'may be deemed' contempt, giving courts more flexibility in enforcement.

Scope change

The scope of the prohibition on recording remains the same, but the mandatory nature of the rule is now explicitly strengthened.

REQUIREMENT

Changed the language from 'may make' to 'shall make' to clarify that parties are strictly prohibited from recording mediation proceedings without consent, removing any ambiguity about whether they have a choice.

ENFORCEMENT

Updated the penalty clause to state that violations 'may be deemed' contempt of court instead of 'shall be deemed,' allowing judges more discretion in how they handle violations.

TECHNICAL

The bill was formally amended, discharged from committee, and reprinted with updated committee action notes and a new internal reference number.

Floor votes · Senate May 14, 2026 · Assembly Mar 16, 2026

How they voted

57–1

Passed · 5 other

Total votes 63

May 14, 2026

D Democratic41

38 Yea 3

92% Yea

R Republican22

19 Yea 1 Nay 2

86% Yea

Vote distribution

All Yea All Nay Mixed No data

Full legislative history

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Key actions

Committee

Amendments

May 14, 2026

Upper · Passed

PASSED SENATE

upper

Mar 16, 2026

Committee

REFERRED TO JUDICIARY

upper

Mar 16, 2026

Lower · Passed

PASSED ASSEMBLY

lower

Mar 4, 2026

Committee

REPORTED REFERRED TO CODES

lower

Feb 26, 2026

Lower · Passed

PRINT NUMBER 9144A

lower

Feb 26, 2026

Lower · Passed

AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO JUDICIARY

lower

Jan 7, 2026

Committee

REFERRED TO JUDICIARY

lower

Oct 17, 2025

Committee

REFERRED TO JUDICIARY

lower

1 primary · 0 co-sponsors