Enacts the "safekeeping and access to video evidence (SAVE) act"
This bill requires New York local governments (including cities, towns, school districts, and public authorities) to retain security video recordings from public spaces and official interactions for at least 15 months. It mandates secure storage to prevent tampering or deletion, ensures recordings are accessible to officials handling public records requests, and extends retention during legal claims. The law does not require installing cameras, force longer retention, or override existing public access rules. It specifically applies to recordings from public areas (streets, parks, transit) and interactions involving police, fire, or healthcare services.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jun 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jun 11, 2025
Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO LOCAL GOVERNMENT
upper
Jun 11, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO RULES
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Kevin Parker
DDemocratic/Working Families
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