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Local law · Int 0096-2026

The privacy of communications of individuals in the custody of the department of correction

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A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the privacy of communications of individuals in the custody of the department of correction

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Latest action Jan 29, 2026

New York City Council

Sponsor

Gale A. Brewer

Council Member, District 6 · Democratic

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Summary

This bill would prohibit the Department of Correction (“DOC”) from recording voice communications or electronic communications, such as text messages and emails, made by or to individuals in DOC custody, except pursuant to a warrant or with the express consent of one party to such communication. This bill would also prohibit DOC from collecting or purchasing location data of individuals initiating or receiving voice or electronic communications from individuals in DOC custody. This bill would also prohibit DOC from collecting or purchasing biometric voice information, such as voiceprints, from individuals in DOC custody or individuals initiating or receiving voice or electronic communications from individuals in DOC custody. Finally, this bill would create a private right of action for anyone whose voice or electronic communications were unlawfully recorded, monitored, or otherwise surveilled or whose location data or biometric voice information was unlawfully collected, retained, or disclosed.

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Where it stands

Assigned to a committee for review.

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Up for a vote
  4. Passed one chamber
  5. Passed
  6. Enacted

Committee

Committee on Criminal Justice

Cosponsors

Shekar Krishnan, Sandy Nurse and 5 others

Cosponsors in the order the New York City Council lists them.

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Full history

  1. Jan 29, 2026

    Introduced

    This Introduction was Introduced by Council

    NYC Council

  2. Jan 29, 2026

    Referred to committee

    This Introduction was Referred to Comm by Council to the Committee on Criminal Justice

    NYC Council