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
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Jun 2025
Senate Passage
Jun 2025
Assembly Passage
Governor
Introduced Jan 8, 2025
Last action Jun 5, 2025
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What changed between versions
S462
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S462A
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3 edits
MINOR
This bill was amended to add two new sponsors (Senators Ramos and Webb) and clarify that audio-visual coverage is specifically for media purposes. The bill's text was renumbered from sections 1-7 to sections 3-6, likely due to the addition of a new definition section. The substantive policy content regarding camera equipment, audio systems, and courtroom conduct rules remains unchanged.
Scope change
The bill's scope remains the same - it governs audio-visual coverage of judicial proceedings in New York state courts. The only scope-related change is the addition of 'by the media' to clarify who may receive coverage.
ELIGIBILITY
Added 'by the media' to clarify that audio-visual coverage provisions apply specifically to media organizations, not other entities.
Added two new sponsors (Senators Ramos and Webb) to the bill's introduction.
TECHNICAL
Bill title and section numbers were renumbered (S 462 to S 462--A, sections 1-7 renumbered to 3-6) due to committee amendments and addition of a definitions section.
Floor votes · Senate Jun 5, 2025
How they voted
56–4
Passed · 3 other
Total votes 63
Jun 5, 2025
D
Democratic41
90% Yea
R
Republican22
86% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
10
Key actions
3
Committee
3
Amendments
2
Jun 5, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO JUDICIARY
lower
Jun 5, 2025
Upper · Passed
PASSED SENATE
upper
Feb 11, 2025
Committee
REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE
upper
Jan 28, 2025
Upper · Passed
PRINT NUMBER 462A
upper
Jan 28, 2025
Upper · Passed
AMEND (T) AND RECOMMIT TO JUDICIARY
upper
Jan 8, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO JUDICIARY
upper
1 primary · 3 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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