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.

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Purpose, from the sponsor's memo

Provides for audio-visual recordings in judicial proceedings; repealer.

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Where it stands

Passed one of the two chambers; it still needs the other.

Judiciary · New York State Assembly

Also referred to Judiciary · New York State Senate.

Recorded votes

• Vote: Floor vote

  NY SenateJun 1, 2026Result: passed

  Voted yes (55)Voted no (5)Voted present (0)Absent (3)

  See member positions for the vote on Jun 1, 2026 (Floor vote)

• Vote: Committee vote · Judiciary

  Senate JudiciaryMay 5, 2026Result: passed

  Voted yes (19)Voted no (0)Voted present (0)Absent (0)

  See member positions for the vote on May 5, 2026 (Committee vote · Judiciary)

Full history

1. Jun 1, 2026

   Sent to the executive

   DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY

   NY Senate

2. Jun 1, 2026

   Passed a chamber

   PASSED SENATE

   NY Senate

3. Jun 1, 2026

   Referred to committee

   REFERRED TO JUDICIARY

   NY Assembly

4. May 7, 2026

   Advanced to Third Reading

   ADVANCED TO THIRD READING

   NY Senate

5. May 6, 2026

   2ND Report CAL.

   2ND REPORT CAL.

   NY Senate