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

PassedLatest action May 14, 2026

New York State Senate

Same as A9144, the matching bill in the Assembly.

Passed as A9144, the matching Assembly bill.

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

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Passed the legislature and is awaiting a signature.

Introduced
In committee
Up for a vote
Passed one chamber
Passed
Enacted

Committee

Judiciary · New York State Assembly

Also referred to Judiciary · New York State Senate.

Purpose, from the sponsor's memo

To protect the confidentiality, integrity, and candor of court-annexed mediation and alternative dispute resolution (ADR) proceedings by prohibiting surreptitious audio or visual recordings absent the express consent of all parties and the mediator.

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Recorded votes

Vote: Floor vote
NY SenateMay 14, 2026Result: passedSenate vote on A9144, the matching Assembly bill.
(57) (1) (0) (5)
Vote: Committee vote · Judiciary
Senate JudiciaryMar 18, 2026Result: passed
(19) (0) (0) (0)

The sponsor's argument

Why Luis R. Sepúlveda says this is needed

Mediation and other forms of ADR are most effective when participants feel free to speak candidly and negotiate in good faith, without fear that their statements will be secretly recorded and later used against them. New York law generally permits one-party consent recording, but this rule undermines the trust and confidentiality essential to court- annexed ADR. This legislation creates a limited, context-specific exception by requiring all-party consent for recordings in mediation or ADR conducted under court auspices. It mirrors approaches adopted in other jurisdic- tions, such as Illinois, which have recognized the heightened need for privacy in this setting. By ensuring that unauthorized recordings are inadmissible and sanctiona- ble, the bill strengthens participant confidence, promotes frank discussion, and preserves the integrity of New York's expanding medi- ation and ADR programs.

This is the sponsor's own case for the bill, quoted from their memorandum. It is not Agora's description of what the bill does.

Full history

May 14, 2026
3RD Reading CAL.571
3RD READING CAL.571
NY Senate
May 14, 2026
Passed a chamber
PASSED SENATE
NY Senate
May 14, 2026
Substituted
SUBSTITUTED FOR S9286A
NY Senate
Mar 23, 2026
Advanced to Third Reading
ADVANCED TO THIRD READING
NY Senate
Mar 19, 2026
2ND Report CAL.
2ND REPORT CAL.
NY Senate

Show full history (12 earlier events)

Mar 18, 2026
1ST Report CAL.571
1ST REPORT CAL.571
NY Senate
Mar 16, 2026
Sent to the executive
DELIVERED TO SENATE
NY Assembly
Mar 16, 2026
Passed a chamber
PASSED ASSEMBLY
NY Assembly
Mar 16, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO JUDICIARY
NY Senate
Mar 12, 2026
Advanced to Third Reading CAL.298
ADVANCED TO THIRD READING CAL.298
NY Assembly
Mar 12, 2026
Amend and Recommit to Judiciary
AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO JUDICIARY
NY Senate
Mar 10, 2026
Reported out of committee
REPORTED
NY Assembly
Mar 4, 2026
Reported out of committee
REPORTED REFERRED TO CODES
NY Assembly
Feb 26, 2026
Amend and Recommit to Judiciary
AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO JUDICIARY
NY Assembly
Feb 25, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO JUDICIARY
NY Senate
Jan 7, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO JUDICIARY
NY Assembly
Oct 17, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO JUDICIARY
NY Assembly

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